What is the cheapest way to get from Balloch to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Forfar is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balloch to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Balloch to Forfar?

The distance between Balloch and Forfar is 116 miles. The road distance is 89.9 miles.

How do I travel from Balloch to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Balloch to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £28 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Balloch to Forfar?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Balloch to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Forfar bus from?

Balloch to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.

Train or bus from Balloch to Forfar?

The best way to get from Balloch to Forfar is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Balloch to Forfar bus arrive?

Balloch to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Balloch to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Forfar is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Balloch to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 473+ hotels available in Forfar.

Balloch to Forfar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Forfar by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelBalloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 38m
£29–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
3h 39m
£18–27
Drive 89.4 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Forfar89.4 mi
1h 45m
£23–33
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Hielenman's Umbrella1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
4h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balloch to Forfar.

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Distance: 115.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Balloch to Lidl via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 3h 39m.

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