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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Forfar is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £95.

How far is it from Wigan to Forfar?

The distance between Wigan and Forfar is 277 miles. The road distance is 266.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Wigan to Forfar, including transfers.

Train or bus from Wigan to Forfar?

The best way to get from Wigan to Forfar is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 24m.

Can I drive from Wigan to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Forfar is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Wigan to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 500+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Wigan 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
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 23m
£93–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
8h 24m
£50–115
Drive 265 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Forfarcar 265 mi
4h 42m
£66–95
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 36m
£54–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
5h 43m
£78–228
Train via Bolton
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
8h 4m
£57–174
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
6h 24m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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 49m
£60–223
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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 18m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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 37m
£80–228

Wigan to Forfar by train and bus

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5h 23mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.1 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Forfar via Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan North Western to The Cross via Preston, Railway Station, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 8h 24m.

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