The average bus between Saltcoats and Forfar takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saltcoats 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 4 times a day between Saltcoats and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Forfar at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Paisley Gilmour Street and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats station and arriving at Forfar station via Overgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Saltcoats to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Terminal Building station.
Saltcoats to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Saltcoats and Forfar is 162.8 km. The road distance is 212 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Terminal Building to Overgate every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 2h 30m.