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 - £60 and takes 8h 41m.

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 55m and costs £70 - £110.

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 41m.

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 6h 55m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 6h 55m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 41m.

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 55m to drive from Greater Manchester to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 477+ hotels available in Forfar.

Greater Manchester to Forfar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
6h 55m
£61–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
8h 41m
£33–57
Drive 279.6 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Forfar279.6 mi
4h 55m
£70–101
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
5h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to LidlE1
7h 5m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Station172 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to ArbroathLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
10h 33m
£110–181
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 47m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 33m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
7h 30m
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
7h 34m

Greater Manchester to Forfar by bus and train

52Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.9 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Lidl via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Haymarket, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 6h 55m. 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 41m.

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