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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Prestwick is to bus via Overgate which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Prestwick is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Saunterne Road via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Forfar to Prestwick?

The distance between Forfar and Prestwick is 131 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Prestwick without a car is to bus via Overgate which takes 3h 48m and costs £16 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Forfar to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Prestwick bus from?

Forfar to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Forfar to Prestwick is to bus via Overgate which takes 3h 48m and costs £16 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 4h.

Where does the Forfar to Prestwick bus arrive?

Forfar to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Prestwick is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Forfar to Prestwick.

Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 420+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Prestwick 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 via Overgate
best
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
3h 48m
£16–26
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h
£56–103
Drive 120.2 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Prestwickcar 120.2 mi
2h 18m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
4h 15m
£19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Gardiner Streetbus 4
5h 24m
£44–78

Forfar to Prestwick by bus and foot

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.7 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Prestwick Town via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h.

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