There are 9 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent 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- Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 10m£106–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
9h 27m£41–67Drive 311.3 mi
- Drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Forfarcar 311.3 mi
5h 22m£78–112Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
5h 47mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
- Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
7h 35m£69–95Train, bus via Manchester
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
8h 3m£87–149Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
5h 49m£102–250Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 1m£98–270Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 48m£78–187
Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at The Cross via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Forum Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Dundee via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Forfar is 328 miles. The road distance is 313.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar, including transfers.
Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Forfar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to The Cross via Crewe, Haymarket, Dundee, and Forum Centre in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to The Cross via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Forum Centre in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Forfar.
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