The average bus between Forfar and Motherwell takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from Forfar to Motherwell. 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 Motherwell. 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 Motherwell at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Motherwell? 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 Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Motherwell station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Forfar to Motherwell bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Forfar to Motherwell bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Forfar and Motherwell is 117 km. The road distance is 177 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 2h. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 3 hours.