The average bus between Motherwell and Forfar takes 3h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h. There is a bus service every few hours from Motherwell 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 every 2 hours between Motherwell and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Forfar at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Forfar station via Seagate Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Motherwell to Forfar bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Motherwell to Forfar bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at The Cross station.
The distance between Motherwell and Forfar is 117 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a bus from Motherwell Library to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h.