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 267 bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 8m.

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 Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Forfar to Hamilton?

The distance between Forfar and Hamilton is 108 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 line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Forfar to Hamilton is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Forfar to Hamilton bus arrive?

Forfar to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at 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 1324+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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

Line 20 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 21B / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3h 14m
£19–35
Bus, line 267 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park Roadbus 255 / ...
4h 8m
£16–27
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 22m
£45–88
Train, line 267 bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus 267 / ...
4h 21m
£43–78
Drive 91.2 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Hamiltoncar 91.2 mi
1h 45m
£23–33

Forfar to Hamilton by bus

274Weekly Buses

3h 14mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Portland Park via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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