The average bus between Forfar and Dumfries takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Forfar to Dumfries. 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 every 2 hours between Forfar and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Dumfries? 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 Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Dumfries station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Forfar to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Forfar to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Academy Street station.
The distance between Forfar and Dumfries is 180.8 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Academy Street via Bus Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 23m.