The average bus between Kilmarnock and Forfar takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Forfar at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Forfar station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Kilmarnock to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Forfar is 152 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 4h.