Saltcoats to Forfar Buses

Saltcoats to Forfar buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Saltcoats and Forfar takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. 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.

5h 45m
Duration: 128 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Line 9 bus, bus

best

Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...

4h 21m

£29–55

Saltcoats to Forfar bus times

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 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Paisley Gilmour Street and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 4:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 5:14 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:29 AM → 10:33 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:29 AM → 10:33 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:29 AM → 10:33 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Saltcoats to The Cross via Paisley Gilmour Street, Smithhills Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 21m.

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Line 9 bus, bus

Saltcoats to Forfar bus times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:03 PM

10:05 AM → 3:03 PM

11:05 AM → 4:03 PM

12:05 PM → 5:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:29 AM → 10:33 AM

6:50 AM → 12:03 PM

8:05 AM → 1:03 PM

9:05 AM → 2:03 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:29 AM → 10:33 AM

6:50 AM → 12:03 PM

8:05 AM → 1:03 PM

9:05 AM → 2:03 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:29 AM → 10:33 AM

6:50 AM → 12:03 PM

8:05 AM → 1:03 PM

9:05 AM → 2:03 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

Bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Station

Bus trips from Saltcoats

Bus trips to Forfar

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