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 £24 - £55 and takes 7h 30m.

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 Council Offices and arriving at Bus Station via Dundee Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

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 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Preston?

The best way to get from Forfar to Preston is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £27 - £150 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Forfar to Preston bus arrive?

Forfar to Preston bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.

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 2170+ 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 - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 28m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
7h 30m
£24–54
Drive 247.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Preston247.1 mi
4h 17m
£62–90
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 41m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dundee to HaymarketDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to PrestonEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 41m
£28–149
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to PrestonInverness - London Euston
7h 25m
£79–164
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Ingliston Park & Ride
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 39m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Ingliston Park & Ride
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Preston
7h 17m

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

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2h 30mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 268.1 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Bus Station via Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Preston via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Haymarket in around 5h 41m.

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