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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Forfar is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Manchester to Forfar?

The distance between Manchester and Forfar is 302 miles. The road distance is 279.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Forfar without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Manchester to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Forfar bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Forfar is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Manchester to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 470+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 9 ways to get from 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 Piccadilly to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to LidlE1
6h 3m
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 20m
£33–56
Drive 277.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Forfar277.8 mi
4h 53m
£69–99
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 33m
Train, bus via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationmegabus M92
7h 49m
£55–148
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 1m
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 16m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
7h 38m
£64–227
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 51m

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

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.8 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 8h 20m.

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