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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock is to bus via Overgate which costs £12 - £26 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Forfar to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Forfar and Kilmarnock is 117 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs £21 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Forfar to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Kilmarnock is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Forfar to Kilmarnock.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 505+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Forfar to Kilmarnock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
3h 29m
£21–30
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus StationUk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
3h 39m
£12–25
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to KilmarnockGlasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 13m
£24–63
Drive 109.9 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Kilmarnock109.9 mi
2h 8m
£28–40

Forfar to Kilmarnock by bus

407Weekly Buses

3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Kilmarnock via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 13m.

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