The average bus between Forfar and Prestwick takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Forfar to Prestwick. 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 Prestwick. 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 Prestwick at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Prestwick? 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 Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Prestwick station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Forfar to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Forfar to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Saunterne Road station.
The distance between Forfar and Prestwick is 166.3 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 48m.