There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock 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- Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 21B / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 22m£26–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 40m£19–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 38m£47–87Drive 109.9 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Kilmarnockcar 109.9 mi
2h 9m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 7m£51–103
Forfar to Kilmarnock by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £27 - £40.
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 Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Forfar and Kilmarnock is 117 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs £26 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Forfar to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices station.
Forfar to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Kilmarnock is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 7m.
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, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Kilmarnock via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, St Vincent Street, Central Station, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Council Offices to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Forfar to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
Forfar to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Kilmarnock is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Forfar to Kilmarnock.
There are 562+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

















