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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Girvan is to bus via Dundee Seagate Bus Station which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Girvan is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Girvan?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Ailsa Street East via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Forfar to Girvan?

The distance between Forfar and Girvan is 156 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Girvan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Forfar to Girvan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Girvan bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Girvan?

The best way to get from Forfar to Girvan is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Forfar to Girvan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Girvan?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Girvan is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Forfar to Girvan.

Where can I stay near Girvan?

There are 157+ hotels available in Girvan.

Forfar to Girvan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street East58 / ...
5h 10m
£26–39
Bus via Dundee Seagate Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street East58 / ...
5h 12m
£22–34
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 33m
£28–75
Drive 143.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Girvan143.1 mi
2h 44m
£36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Road58 / ...
5h 30m
£27–74

Forfar to Girvan by bus, foot, and train

89Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.7 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Ailsa Street East via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Girvan via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 33m.

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