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

The cheapest way to get from Carnoustie to Forfar is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnoustie to Forfar is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carnoustie and Forfar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Royal Bank and arriving at The Cross. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Carnoustie to Forfar?

The distance between Carnoustie and Forfar is 25 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnoustie to Forfar without a car is to line 27 bus which takes 1h 8m and costs £4 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Carnoustie to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnoustie to Forfar bus from?

Carnoustie to Forfar bus services, operated by J P Minicoaches, depart from Royal Bank station.

Where does the Carnoustie to Forfar bus arrive?

Carnoustie to Forfar bus services, operated by J P Minicoaches, arrive at The Cross station.

Can I drive from Carnoustie to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnoustie to Forfar is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Carnoustie to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 380+ hotels available in Forfar.

Carnoustie to Forfar - 6 ways to travel via train, line 27 bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Carnoustie to Forfar by bus, taxi, car, or train

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

Line 27 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St John's Churchbus 27
1h 8m
£4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carnoustie to Forfartaxi 13.5 mi
21 min
£35–45
Drive 13.5 mi
1. Drive from Carnoustie to Forfarcar 13.5 mi
21 min
£4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank to The Crossbus 181A / ...
1h 13m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnoustie to Dundeetrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus Ember
1h 22m
£7–16
Line 73 bus, line 27 bus
1. Take the bus from Queen Street to Bus Stationbus 73B / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St John's Churchbus 27
1h 22m
£6–9

Carnoustie to Forfar by train and bus

143Weekly Services

1h 8mAverage Duration

£4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.2 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station to St John's Church every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 50 min.

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