The average bus between Dumfries and Forfar takes 6h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 52m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dumfries to Forfar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Dumfries and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Forfar at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Forfar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Forfar station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Dumfries to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.
Dumfries to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Dumfries and Forfar is 180.8 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 5h 18m.