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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Rawtenstall is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Rawtenstall is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Rawtenstall?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Rawtenstall station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Bus station via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Forfar to Rawtenstall?

The distance between Forfar and Rawtenstall is 294 miles. The road distance is 259.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Rawtenstall without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Forfar to Rawtenstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Rawtenstall bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Rawtenstall?

The best way to get from Forfar to Rawtenstall is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £29 - £110 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Forfar to Rawtenstall bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Rawtenstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Rawtenstall is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Forfar to Rawtenstall.

Where can I stay near Rawtenstall?

There are 2298+ hotels available in Rawtenstall.

Forfar to Rawtenstall - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Forfar to Rawtenstall by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Haymarket StationE1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 48m
Train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundee to HaymarketDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
7h 2m
£29–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
9h 9m
£32–59
Drive 257.7 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Rawtenstall257.7 mi
4h 47m
£64–92
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphi
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
5h 56m
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to LeedsAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester RoadYork - Blackpool North / ...
8h 49m
£131–416
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
7h 52m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
8h 6m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphi
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 59m

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

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1h 45mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.2 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Bus station via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Bus Station via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, Preston, Accrington, and Bus Station in around 7h 2m.

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