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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Ardrossan is to bus and train which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Hill Street via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Forfar to Ardrossan?

The distance between Forfar and Ardrossan is 129 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £25 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Forfar to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Ardrossan bus from?

Forfar to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Mill O Mains station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Ardrossan?

The best way to get from Forfar to Ardrossan is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £25 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Forfar to Ardrossan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Ardrossan?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Ardrossan is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Forfar to Ardrossan.

Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

There are 580+ hotels available in Ardrossan.

Forfar to Ardrossan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
4h 26m
£25–65
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
4h 39m
£23–31
Drive 117.8 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Ardrossancar 117.8 mi
2h 24m
£29–42
Bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
4h 46m
£24–35

Forfar to Ardrossan by bus, foot, and train

108Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Ardrossan.

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Distance: 128.6 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Ardrossan Town via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Hill Street via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 4h 46m.

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