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How to get fromDumfries to Forfarby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

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    1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusX74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DrivebusM9
    4h 43m
    £25–36
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to HaymarkettrainManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to DundeetrainEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
    4h 44m
    £31–100
  3. Drive 139.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Forfarcar139.2 mi
    2h 43m
    £34–50
  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
    4h 51m
    £26–138
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Princes Streetbus101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to LidlbusE1
    5h 30m
  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbusmegabus M92
    6h 25m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Lidl via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Academy Street to Lidl via Sydney Place, Lockerbie, Haymarket, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 4h 44m.

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