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 £40 - £65 and takes 7h 37m.

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 19m 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 Council Offices and arriving at Bus Station via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Forfar to Preston?

The distance between Forfar and Preston is 262 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 train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 29m and costs £45 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 29m and costs £45 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 37m.

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 19m to drive from Forfar to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ 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 train, bus, 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.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 29m
£46–255
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 30m
£31–219
Drive 247.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Prestoncar 247.1 mi
4h 19m
£61–88
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 55m
£69–229
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
7h 25m
£75–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 37m
£43–64
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 14m
£63–249
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
7h 19m
£64–231

Forfar to Preston by bus, foot, and train

101Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Preston.

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Distance: 260.6 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Preston via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Haymarket in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Bus Station via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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