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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Forfar is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Greenock to Forfar?

The distance between Greenock and Forfar is 122 miles. The road distance is 110.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs £24 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Greenock to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Forfar bus from?

Greenock to Forfar bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Forfar?

The best way to get from Greenock to Forfar is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Greenock to Forfar bus arrive?

Greenock to Forfar bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Forfar is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Greenock to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 547+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Greenock to Forfar 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 Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3h 35m
£24–40
Train
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 49m
£51–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 58m
£44–76
Drive 109.6 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Forfarcar 109.6 mi
2h 12m
£27–39
Bus via Hebrides Drive
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
4h 16m

Greenock to Forfar by train and bus

147Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Greenock to Forfar.

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Distance: 121.2 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenock West to Forfar via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 3h 49m.

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