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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Manchester to Forfar

Cheapest
4 h 53 min
Car
452 km.
from $24
Other
6 h 6 min
Train, Bus
354 km.
Select a ticket
8 h 1 min
354 km.
from $74.65
5 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
353 km.
from $10.87
6 h 59 min
Train, Plane
353 km.
from $10.87
7 h 18 min
Train, Plane
353 km.
from $185.25
7 h 41 min
Train, Plane
353 km.
from $197.75

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

Ember

Phone:
+44 (0)131 510 4007
Email:
Website:
ember.to/
Bus from Haymarket Station to Lidl
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Adelphi to Lidl
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$341.76
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$493.65

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$48.10
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$75.95

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Forfar is to night bus which costs $30.43 - $43.48 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Cross via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Manchester to Forfar?

The distance between Manchester and Forfar is 485 km. The road distance is 452.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Forfar without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Forfar bus from?

Manchester to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Forfar bus arrive?

Manchester to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Forfar is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Manchester to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 417+ hotels available in Forfar. Prices start at $62.11 per night.
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