What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Horton Road via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Glasgow and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Forfar and Greater Manchester is 303 miles. The road distance is 281.6 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 50m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Greater Manchester bus from?

Forfar to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Greater Manchester train from?

Forfar to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Forfar to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Forfar to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Forfar to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Forfar to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Greater Manchester is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Forfar to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3605+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Forfar to Greater Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 50m
£72–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 34m
£42–64
Drive 280 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Greater Manchestercar 280 mi
4h 57m
£69–100
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 27m
£65–162
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 38m
£70–107
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
5h 14m
£92–227
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 24m
£69–175

Forfar to Greater Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 301.4 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Horton Road via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Horton Road via Bus Station, Dundee, Preston, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 7h 38m.

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