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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock is to bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 11m.

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 9m 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 4h 4m.

How far is it from Forfar to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Forfar and Kilmarnock is 120 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 train and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m 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 Park's of Hamilton, 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 4h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Forfar to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Forfar to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, 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 9m to drive from Forfar to Kilmarnock.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 543+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 39m
£44–84
Bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
4h 11m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
4h 4m
Drive 109.9 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Kilmarnockcar 109.9 mi
2h 9m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 2m
£51–103

Forfar to Kilmarnock by bus, foot, and train

140Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Kilmarnock via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, West George Street, Central Station, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 2m.

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