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 £35 - £70 and takes 8h 54m.

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 Horton Road and arriving at The Cross via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Forfar?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Forfar is 305 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 and bus which takes 7h 35m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Forfar?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Forfar is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Forfar bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow 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 524+ 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
7h 35m
£92–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
8h 54m
£39–66
Drive 279.6 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Forfarcar 279.6 mi
4h 58m
£69–100
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
7h 13m
£60–144
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
8h 48m
£94–187
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 51m
£78–189
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 46m
£66–161
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 15m
£115–271
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
8h 5m
£129–295

Greater Manchester to Forfar by bus and train

52Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.3 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Horton Road to The Cross via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to The Cross via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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