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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Forfar is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at The Cross via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Forfar?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Forfar is 295 miles. The road distance is 281.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Greater Manchester to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Forfar bus from?

Greater Manchester to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Forfar?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Forfar is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Forfar bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Forfar is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Greater Manchester to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 486+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Forfar 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 5m
£41–145
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
7h 32m
£31–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
8h 6m
£33–66
Drive 279.6 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Forfarcar 279.6 mi
4h 58m
£67–97
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 57m
£49–192
Train, bus via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus megabus M92
8h 45m
£44–130
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
5h 53m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 48m
£37–253
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 52m

Greater Manchester to Forfar by bus and train

52Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.9 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Forfar via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to The Cross via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 8h 6m.

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