The average bus between Glasgow and Forfar takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. There is a bus service every few hours from Glasgow to Forfar. 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 Glasgow and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Forfar at 3:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Forfar? 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 Glasgow to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Forfar station via Dundee station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Glasgow to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Glasgow to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Forfar station.
The distance between Glasgow and Forfar is 121.1 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Forfar via Dundee station in around 3h 1m.