The average bus between Motherwell and Forfar takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 3 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 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 59m. 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 Overgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Motherwell to Forfar bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Motherwell to Forfar bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Motherwell and Forfar is 117 km. The road distance is 178 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 1h 55m.