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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Forfar is to bus and line 20 bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at The Cross via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Forfar?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Forfar is 117 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Forfar without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs £17 - £26.

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

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Forfar bus from?

Kilmarnock to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Forfar?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Forfar is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs £17 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Forfar bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Forfar is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Kilmarnock to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 477+ hotels available in Forfar.

Kilmarnock to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Forfar by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus StationX79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Cross21B / ...
3h 35m
£17–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bath StreetX79 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 42m
£19–61
Drive 109.8 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Forfar109.8 mi
2h 6m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
3h 36m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow CentralKilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 54m
£24–65

Kilmarnock to Forfar by bus

329Weekly Buses

3h 35mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.6 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Lidl via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 3h 54m.

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