The average bus between Ratho and Forfar takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ratho 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 Ratho and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratho is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Forfar at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Eastfield Road and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ratho to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Ratho station and arriving at Forfar station via Forfar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Ratho to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Ingliston Park and Ride station.
Ratho to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Forfar station.
The distance between Ratho and Forfar is 86 km. The road distance is 120 km.
Ember operates a bus from Ingliston Park and Ride to Forfar hourly. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h.