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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Hamilton is to bus and line 201 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Hamilton is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Portland Park via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Forfar to Hamilton?

The distance between Forfar and Hamilton is 109 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Hamilton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Forfar to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Hamilton bus from?

Forfar to Hamilton bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Mill O Mains station.

Where does the Forfar to Hamilton bus arrive?

Forfar to Hamilton bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Hamilton is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Forfar to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1306+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Forfar to Hamilton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Hamilton 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain
3h 25m
£45–88
Bus, line 201 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Airport to Manse Placebus 902
3. Take the bus from Callon Street to Miller Streetbus 201 / ...
5h 15m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3h 55m
Drive 91.2 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Hamiltoncar 91.2 mi
1h 45m
£23–33
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 21B / ...
2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 47m
£38–69

Forfar to Hamilton by bus, foot, and train

140Weekly Services

3h 25mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forfar to Hamilton.

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Distance: 108.8 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Park's of Hamilton operates a bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Station hourly, and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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