The average bus between Helensburgh and Forfar takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. There is a bus service every few hours from Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Forfar at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Forfar station via Hielenman's Umbrella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Helensburgh to Forfar bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Forfar bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Forfar is 134.3 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to The Cross via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 35m.