The average bus between Forfar and Carlisle takes 7h 44m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forfar to Carlisle. 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 3 times a day between Forfar and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Forfar is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Carlisle? 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 Forfar to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Carlisle station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Forfar to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Forfar to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Forfar and Carlisle is 194.5 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Bus Station via Bus Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 41m.