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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Motherwell is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Motherwell is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at High Road via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Forfar to Motherwell?

The distance between Forfar and Motherwell is 107 miles. The road distance is 89.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Motherwell without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £17 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Forfar to Motherwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Motherwell bus from?

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

Where does the Forfar to Motherwell bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Motherwell is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Forfar to Motherwell.

Where can I stay near Motherwell?

There are 1094+ hotels available in Motherwell.

Forfar to Motherwell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 240 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Motherwell 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
3h 18m
£17–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Slessor GardensE1
2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwell
3h 35m
Drive 89.3 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Motherwell89.3 mi
1h 42m
£23–33
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Haymarket StationE1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to MotherwellPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 45m
Bus, line 240 bus
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus StationUk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Street240
4h 15m

Forfar to Motherwell by bus

339Weekly Buses

3h 18mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.5 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly.

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