What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar is to line 18 bus and line 267 bus and bus and line 20 bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Forfar. However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at The Cross via Caledonia Aenue, Buchanan Bus Station and Forum Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Forfar?

The distance between East Kilbride and Forfar is 109 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Forfar?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from East Kilbride to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Forfar bus from?

East Kilbride to Forfar bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from St Brides Church station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Forfar bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Forfar bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at King Street station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Forfar is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from East Kilbride to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 530+ hotels available in Forfar.

East Kilbride to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 18 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Kilbride to Forfar by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus
3h 52m
£39–70
Line 18 bus, line 267 bus, bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to King Streetbus 18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Caledonia Aenue to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 267
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
4. Take the bus from Forum Centre to The Crossbus 20C / ...
4h 29m
£19–29
Line 6 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Regent Lanebus 6 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 30m
£38–67
Drive 93.7 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Forfarcar 93.7 mi
1h 47m
£24–35
Line 6 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Regent Lanebus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 30m
£21–44

East Kilbride to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.2 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St Brides Church to The Cross via King Street, Caledonia Aenue, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Forum Centre in around 4h 29m.

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