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 £28 - £55 and takes 6h 48m.

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 19m and costs £60 - £90.

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 48m.

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 4h 56m and costs £30 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 4h 56m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 48m.

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 19m to drive from Preston to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 473+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 9 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 HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 56m
£34–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
6h 48m
£29–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to LidlE1
4h 57m
Drive 246.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Forfar246.7 mi
4h 19m
£62–90
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to DundeeLondon Euston - Inverness
5h 39m
£68–86
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
5h 56m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 24m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 59m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
7h 3m

Preston to Forfar by train and bus

90Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260.1 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Lidl via Haymarket, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 6h 48m.

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