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How to get from Forfar to Buckie by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Forfar to Buckie in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Waterstones, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the M98 bus from Regent Square, Keith station to Cluny Place, Buckie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Bus - 2020
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M98M98
Walk to Buckie
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterstones, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A127
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Keith
    145 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Regent Square, Keith
    ID 638050632
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - M98M98
    Wait for bus
    M98
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cluny Place, Buckie
    ID 638051861
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buckie
    Walk to
    Buckie
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 29, SCOTRAIL and M98

To get from Forfar to Buckie in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 29 bus from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station to Lloyds Pharmacy, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the M98 bus from Regent Square, Keith station to Cluny Place, Buckie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M98M98
Walk to Buckie
Leaves from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Montrose
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lloyds Pharmacy, Montrose
    ID 6490IM1800
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Keith
    112 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Regent Square, Keith
    ID 638050632
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - M98M98
    Wait for bus
    M98
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cluny Place, Buckie
    ID 638051861
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buckie
    Walk to
    Buckie
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forfar to Buckie

The distance between Forfar, Scotland and Buckie, Scotland is approximately 151.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 271 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forfar to Buckie by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forfar

Forfar is located at Forfar, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar.

Bus stations close to Forfar:

  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
  • Coutties Wynd, Forfar
  • Queen Street, Forfar

Public transport stations close to Buckie, Scotland

Buckie is located at Buckie, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Hendry Terrace, Buckie.

Bus stations close to Buckie:

  • Hendry Terrace, Buckie
  • Milton Drive, Buckie
  • Cluny Place, Buckie

Alternative route by bus and train via 29, SCOTRAIL and M98

To get from Forfar to Buckie in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 29 bus from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station to Lloyds Pharmacy, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the M98 bus from Regent Square, Keith station to Cluny Place, Buckie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M98M98
Walk to Buckie
Leaves from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Montrose
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lloyds Pharmacy, Montrose
    ID 6490IM1800
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Keith
    112 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Regent Square, Keith
    ID 638050632
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - M98M98
    Wait for bus
    M98
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cluny Place, Buckie
    ID 638051861
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buckie
    Walk to
    Buckie
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Buckie?

    The fastest way takes 271 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M98.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forfar to Buckie?

    The alternative route takes 308 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M98.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Buckie in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forfar to Buckie in Scotland?

    The 20 bus line goes from Dundee City Centre station near Forfar to Waterstones, Dundee City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Waterstones, Dundee City Centre station near Buckie in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Forfar to Buckie in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Forfar and Buckie in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forfar to get to Buckie in Scotland?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Dundee City Centre stop near Forfar in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forfar and Buckie in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Waterstones, Dundee City Centre stop, which is closest to Buckie in Scotland.

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