The average bus between Helensburgh and Forfar takes 7h 55m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Helensburgh and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 1:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Forfar at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 7h 55m. 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 Buchanan Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
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 Hebrides Drive station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Forfar is 134.3 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to The Cross via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 5h 24m.