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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Forfar is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Forfar?

The distance between Glasgow and Forfar is 97 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Forfar without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Glasgow to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Forfar bus from?

Glasgow to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Forfar bus arrive?

Glasgow to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Hebrides Drive station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Forfar is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Glasgow to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 506+ hotels available in Forfar.

Glasgow to Forfar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow to Forfar by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus Ember
2h 42m
£41–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
2h 53m
£17–23
Drive 87.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Forfarcar 87.4 mi
1h 41m
£22–31
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
3h 30m

Glasgow to Forfar by train and bus

147Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.5 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drive hourly. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route 4 times a day.

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