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

The cheapest way to get from Montrose to Forfar is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Montrose to Forfar is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Montrose and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Montrose to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Lloyds Pharmacy and arriving at Forfar via Brechin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Montrose to Forfar?

The distance between Montrose and Forfar is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Montrose to Forfar without a car is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £7 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Montrose to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montrose to Forfar bus from?

Montrose to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Lloyds Pharmacy station.

Where does the Montrose to Forfar bus arrive?

Montrose to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Northern Hotel station.

Can I drive from Montrose to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Montrose to Forfar is 18 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Montrose to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 537+ hotels available in Forfar.

Montrose to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 30 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lloyds Pharmacy to Northern Hotelbus 30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brechin to Forfarbus Ember
1h 12m
£8–12
Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Montrose to Forfarcar 17.5 mi
27 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Montrose to Forfartaxi 17.5 mi
27 min
£40–55
Line 30 bus, bus via St John's Church
1. Take the bus from Taxi Stance to Northern Hotelbus 30A / ...
2. Take the bus from Mackie Motors to St John's Churchbus 21A / ...
1h 18m
£5–8
Train, line 27 bus
1. Take the train from Montrose to Arbroathtrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St John's Churchbus 27
1h 25m
£6–16

Montrose to Forfar by bus

140Weekly Buses

1h 12mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 20 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Lloyds Pharmacy to Forfar via Northern Hotel and Brechin in around 1h 12m.

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