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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Montrose is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Montrose is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Montrose?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Taxi Stance via Mackie Motors. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Forfar to Montrose?

The distance between Forfar and Montrose is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Montrose without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 1h 8m and costs £4 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Forfar to Montrose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Montrose bus from?

Forfar to Montrose bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Forfar to Montrose bus arrive?

Forfar to Montrose bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Northern Hotel station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Montrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Montrose is 18 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Forfar to Montrose.

Where can I stay near Montrose?

There are 178+ hotels available in Montrose.

Forfar to Montrose - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Montrose by bus, train, taxi, 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.

Bus, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Northern Hotelbus 21A / ...
2. Take the bus from Mackie Motors to Taxi Stancebus 30A / ...
1h 8m
£5–8
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
2. Take the train from Dundee to Montrosetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
1h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forfar to Montrosetaxi 17.5 mi
27 min
£40–55
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Montrosecar 17.5 mi
27 min
£5–7
Line 27 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Bus Stationbus 27
2. Take the train from Arbroath to Montrosetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
1h 23m
£9–80

Forfar to Montrose by bus

228Weekly Buses

1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Taxi Stance via Northern Hotel and Mackie Motors in around 1h 8m.

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