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

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There are 10 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 59m
    £88–151

  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 Overgatebus bus Uk091
    7h 3m
    £37–56

  3. Drive  278 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Forfarcar car 278 mi
    4h 56m
    £69–100

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    5h
    £90–225

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus bus Ember
    6h 23m
    £76–121

  6. 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 20m
    £69–104

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus
    6h 52m

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus
    6h 26m

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    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 bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    6h 40m
    £113–287

  10. 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
    £93–204

Manchester to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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 Forum Centre in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Forum Centre in around 7h 3m.

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