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 7h 24m.

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 56m 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 Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

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 17m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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.

Train or bus from Manchester to Forfar?

The best way to get from Manchester to Forfar is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 7h 26m.

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 56m to drive from Manchester to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 539+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 10 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 Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
6h 17m
£87–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
7h 24m
£34–56
Drive 277.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Forfarcar 277.8 mi
4h 56m
£68–99
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 3m
£53–171
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 / ...
7h 26m
£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 26m
£82–206
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
6h 37m
£67–168
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
7h 6m
£114–273
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
7h 38m
£100–237
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 40m
£133–302

Manchester to Forfar by train and bus

47Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Forfar.

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Distance: 300.7 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria to The Cross via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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