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How to get fromKilmarnock to Forfarby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus bus 21B / ...
    3h 24m
    £27–45

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X79 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    3h 57m
    £47–86

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    4h 9m
    £52–100

  4. Drive 109.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Forfarcar car 109.8 mi
    2h 7m
    £27–39

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X79 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus bus M9
    4h 4m

Kilmarnock to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Forfar via Glasgow Central, West Nile Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 4h 9m.

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