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

Forfar to Edinburgh - Bus Timetable

The E1 bus from Forfar to Edinburgh runs from 03:57 to 00:42, with departures every 5 min-2 hr 20 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Forfar to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Forfar to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the E1 bus from Lidl, Forfar station to Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Forfar may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E1E1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Lidl, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl, Forfar
    ID 6490IM1418
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400LL99
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    93 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forfar to Edinburgh

The distance between Forfar, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 120.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forfar to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Forfar to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train timetable from Forfar to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forfar) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line E1, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The E1 bus line goes from Lidl, Forfar station near Forfar to Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Forfar and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the E1 bus from the Lidl, Forfar stop near Forfar in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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