The average bus between Forfar and Hamilton takes 4h 6m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Forfar to Hamilton. 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 Forfar and Hamilton. 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 Hamilton at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Hamilton? 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 Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Hamilton station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Forfar to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Forfar to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Forfar and Hamilton is 120.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 2h.