The average bus between Saltcoats and Forfar takes 5h 44m and the fastest bus takes 4h 47m. There is a bus service every few hours 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 hourly between Saltcoats and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Forfar at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Saltcoats to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum 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 217 km.
You can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Forfar via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 5h 10m.