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 49m.

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 Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

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 bus via Overgate which takes 3h 49m and costs £12 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock is to bus via Overgate which takes 3h 49m and costs £12 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Forfar to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Forfar to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 511+ 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 via Overgate
best
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus StationUk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
3h 49m
£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 10m
£24–63
Drive 109.9 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Kilmarnock109.9 mi
2h 8m
£28–40
Bus
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 49m
£21–30

Forfar to Kilmarnock by bus and foot

178Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bus Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Kilmarnock via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 10m.

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