What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Forfar to Manchester?

The distance between Forfar and Manchester is 301 miles. The road distance is 279.6 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Forfar to Manchester?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Forfar to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Manchester bus from?

Forfar to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Mill O Mains station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Manchester?

The best way to get from Forfar to Manchester is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £210 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Forfar to Manchester bus arrive?

Forfar to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Manchester is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Forfar to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3480+ hotels available in Manchester.

Forfar to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Forfar to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Haymarket Stationbus E1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 1m
£32–64
Drive 278 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Manchestercar 278 mi
4h 51m
£68–98
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Erroll Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4h 47m
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
7h 22m
£42–208
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
7h 4m
£77–197
Bus, train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphibus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
6h 41m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Erroll Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 8m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forfar to Manchester.

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Distance: 299.3 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Shudehill Interchange via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Manchester Victoria via Bus Station, Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 7h 22m.

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