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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Forfar is to train and bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Forfar. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at The Cross via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Forfar?

The distance between Saltcoats and Forfar is 125 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Forfar without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £23 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Saltcoats to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Forfar bus from?

Saltcoats to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.

Train or bus from Saltcoats to Forfar?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Forfar is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £25 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Saltcoats to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saltcoats to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to Forfar is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Saltcoats to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 474+ hotels available in Forfar.

Saltcoats to Forfar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Saltcoats to Forfar by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow CentralArdrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
3h 48m
£24–32
Train
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow CentralArdrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 50m
£26–67
Drive 116.1 mi
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Forfar116.1 mi
2h 22m
£29–42
Line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
4h 53m
£24–34

Saltcoats to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Lidl via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to The Cross via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 4h 53m.

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