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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Forfar is to line 11 bus and bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 10m.

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 23m and costs £28 - £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 Forfar via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Forfar?

The distance between Saltcoats and Forfar is 129 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 4h 3m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 4h 3m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 10m.

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 23m to drive from Saltcoats to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 83+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 3m
£51–93
Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 10m
£19–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus Ember
4h 29m
£30–52
Drive 116.1 mi
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Forfarcar 116.1 mi
2h 23m
£29–41

Saltcoats to Forfar by train and bus

147Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Saltcoats to Forfar.

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Distance: 127.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to The Cross via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Forfar via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 5h 10m.

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