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How to get from Forfar to Castletown by bus?

From Forfar to Castletown by bus

To get from Forfar to Castletown in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 231 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Kingdom Services, Halbeath station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the X99 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Drill Hall, Castletown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 13 min.

553min
Bus - 231231
Bus - M90M90
Bus - X99X99
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 231231
    Wait for bus
    231
    Livingston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingdom Services, Halbeath
    ID 6500D0340
    106 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park & Ride, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1701
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    190 min
  • 7
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Drill Hall, Castletown
    Ride to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 6700712497
    201 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forfar to Castletown by bus via 253, 228 and X99

To get from Forfar to Castletown in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 253 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Murraygate, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 228 bus and finally take the X99 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Drill Hall, Castletown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 20 min.

560min
Bus - 253253
Bus - 228228
Bus - X99X99
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Murraygate, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400PT1169
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Millburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morrisons, Millburn
    ID 670030031
    196 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Drill Hall, Castletown
    Ride to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 6700712497
    201 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forfar to Castletown
The distance between Forfar, Scotland and Castletown, Scotland is approximately 283.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 553 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forfar to Castletown by bus, 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 Castletown, Scotland

Castletown is located at Castletown, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Primary School, Castletown.

Bus stations close to Castletown:

  • Primary School, Castletown
  • Drill Hall, Castletown
  • Ross Cottage, Castletown

Alternative route from Forfar to Castletown by bus via 253, 228 and X99

To get from Forfar to Castletown in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 253 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Murraygate, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 228 bus and finally take the X99 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Drill Hall, Castletown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 20 min.

560min
Bus - 253253
Bus - 228228
Bus - X99X99
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Murraygate, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400PT1169
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Millburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morrisons, Millburn
    ID 670030031
    196 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Drill Hall, Castletown
    Ride to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 6700712497
    201 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Castletown?

    The fastest way takes 553 minutes, using Bus line 231, Bus line M90, Bus line X99.

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

    The alternative route takes 560 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line 228, Bus line X99.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 13 min.

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

    The 231 bus line goes from Livingston station near Forfar to Kingdom Services, Halbeath station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kingdom Services, Halbeath station near Castletown in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Forfar to Castletown in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Forfar and Castletown in Scotland by bus is about 9 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 231 bus from the Livingston stop near Forfar in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kingdom Services, Halbeath stop, which is closest to Castletown in Scotland.

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