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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Preston is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Lidl and arriving at Bus Station via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Forfar to Preston?

The distance between Forfar and Preston is 270 miles. The road distance is 248.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Forfar to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Preston bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Preston?

The best way to get from Forfar to Preston is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs £27 - £60. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £35 - £190 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Forfar to Preston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Preston is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Forfar to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Forfar to Preston 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 StationE1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
6h 50m
£27–59
Drive 247.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Preston247.1 mi
4h 17m
£61–87
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphi
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 16m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dundee to HaymarketDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 33m
£36–189
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to PrestonInverness - London Euston
8h 4m
£76–101
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 57m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Preston
6h 59m

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

12Weekly Planes

1h 49mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Preston.

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Distance: 268.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to Bus Station via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Preston via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Haymarket in around 5h 33m.

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