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 £16 - £27 and takes 3h 41m.

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 £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats Station and arriving at Lidl via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Forfar?

The distance between Saltcoats and Forfar is 127 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 which takes 3h 36m and costs £25 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m 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 Saltcoats Station.

Train or bus from Saltcoats to Forfar?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Forfar is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £25 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Saltcoats to Forfar bus arrive?

Saltcoats to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan 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 481+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow CentralLargs - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 36m
£26–66
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow CentralLargs - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
3h 41m
£17–26
Drive 116.1 mi
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Forfar116.1 mi
2h 22m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saltcoats Station to Buchanan Bus StationX36
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
3h 55m
£20–28

Saltcoats to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

195Weekly Services

3h 36mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.7 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saltcoats Station to Lidl via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 3h 55m.

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