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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Forfar is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Lidl via Buchanan Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Forfar?

The distance between Cairnryan and Forfar is 178 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Forfar without a car is to Bus via Overgate which takes 4h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cairnryan to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Forfar bus from?

Cairnryan to Forfar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Forfar bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Forfar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Forfar is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cairnryan to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 472+ hotels available in Forfar.

Cairnryan to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Forfar by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Overgate
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
4h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
5h 4m
£26–37
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terrace60 / ...
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 8m
£30–81
Drive 166.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Forfar166.2 mi
3h 13m
£41–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 9m
£29–74

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Forfar.

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Lidl via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Railway Station in around 4h 57m.

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