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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Saltcoats is to bus and train which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Saltcoats is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at North Ayrshire Museum via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Forfar to Saltcoats?

The distance between Forfar and Saltcoats is 128 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Saltcoats without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £24 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Forfar to Saltcoats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Saltcoats bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Saltcoats?

The best way to get from Forfar to Saltcoats is to train which takes 4h and costs £24 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Forfar to Saltcoats bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Saltcoats?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Saltcoats is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Forfar to Saltcoats.

Where can I stay near Saltcoats?

There are 584+ hotels available in Saltcoats.

Forfar to Saltcoats - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Saltcoats by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
4h
£25–63
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
4h 8m
£23–30
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Saltcoatscar 116.9 mi
2h 24m
£29–41
Bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus 11
4h 37m
£24–35

Forfar to Saltcoats by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 127.2 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to Saltcoats via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to North Ayrshire Museum via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 4h 37m.

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