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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Forfar is to bus via Glasgow which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Leigh to Forfar?

The distance between Leigh and Forfar is 311 miles. The road distance is 270 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Leigh to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Forfar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Leigh to Forfar?

The best way to get from Leigh to Forfar is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Leigh to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leigh to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Forfar is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Leigh to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 450+ hotels available in Forfar.

Leigh to Forfar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leigh to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
6h 41m
£33–168
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bolton to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to LidlE1
7h 10m
Drive 268.4 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Forfar268.4 mi
4h 43m
£67–97
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 11m
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
9h 29m
£33–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station182
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationmegabus M92
11h 51m
£41–95
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 56m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
8h 11m

Leigh to Forfar by bus, train, and foot

159Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.5 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Leigh Town Hall to Lidl via College Avenue, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to The Cross via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 9h 29m.

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