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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Forfar is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Motherwell Library and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Forfar?

The distance between Motherwell and Forfar is 108 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs £17 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Motherwell to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Forfar bus from?

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

Where does the Motherwell to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Motherwell to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Forfar is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Motherwell to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 470+ hotels available in Forfar.

Motherwell to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 240 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
3h 20m
£17–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus
3h 41m
Drive 88.2 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Forfarcar 88.2 mi
1h 46m
£22–31
Line 240 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Queen Stbus 240
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 28m
Bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
1. Take the bus from Bus Stance to Airportbus 902
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus Ember
5h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Motherwell to Forfar.

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Distance: 107.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drive every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 3 hours.

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