The average bus between Forfar and Motherwell takes 3h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 56m. 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 hourly between Forfar and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 49m. 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 Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Forfar to Motherwell bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices 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 173 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to High Road via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 3m.