There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
4h 21m£47–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Streetbus X36b / ...
5h£27–50Drive 120.5 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Ardrossancar 120.5 mi
2h 18m£31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
5h 6m£28–44
Forfar to Ardrossan by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Ardrossan is to bus and train which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Hill Street via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Forfar and Ardrossan is 129 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Forfar to Ardrossan, including transfers.
Forfar to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Forfar to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Ardrossan is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Forfar South to Ardrossan Town via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Hill Street via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Forfar to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Forfar to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Ardrossan is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Forfar to Ardrossan.
There are 709+ hotels available in Ardrossan.