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How to get fromManchester to Forfarby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    5h 51m
    £102–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus bus M9
    7h 26m
    £39–60

  3. Drive 277.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Forfarcar car 277.8 mi
    4h 56m
    £68–98

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 27 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St John's Churchbus bus
    5h 25m
    £100–266

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain train London Euston - Inverness
    7h 24m
    £96–157

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain train
    7h 28m
    £80–208

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain train
    7h 3m
    £96–218

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain train
    7h 4m
    £128–336

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    7h 23m
    £99–223

Manchester to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to The Cross via Haymarket, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 7h 26m.

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