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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Forfar takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

2h 33m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Forfar bus times

Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 12:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Forfar at 2:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 38m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 28m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 36m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 36m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 36m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 36m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 37m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 16m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 29m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Forfar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Haymarket to Forfar hourly. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 2h 38m.

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