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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Forfar is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Forfar?

The distance between Preston and Forfar is 262 miles. The road distance is 248.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 7m and costs £30 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Preston to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Forfar bus from?

Preston to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Forfar?

The best way to get from Preston to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 7m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Preston to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Forfar is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Preston to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 482+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 7m
£32–177
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
5h 26m
£22–142
Drive 246.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Forfarcar 246.7 mi
4h 21m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 29m
£74–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
6h 45m
£26–47
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 37m
£64–254
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston 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 1m
£39–196

Preston to Forfar by train and bus

102Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Forfar.

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Distance: 260.1 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Forfar via Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 6h 45m.

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