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

From Douglas to Forfar by bus and train

To get from Douglas to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 9 bus from Braehead, Douglas station to Bus Station, Lanark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the M9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Mcdonalds, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Bus - 99
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M9M9
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Braehead, Douglas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Lanark
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Lanark
    ID 61501206
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lanark
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdonalds, Forfar
    ID 6490IM8829
    140 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    1.65 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Douglas to Forfar

The distance between Douglas, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland is approximately 126.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 308 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Douglas to Forfar 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 Douglas

Douglas is located at Douglas, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Braehead, Douglas.

Bus stations close to Douglas:

  • Braehead, Douglas
  • Springhill Road, Douglas
  • Dale Street, Douglas

Public transport stations close to Forfar, Scotland

Forfar is located at Forfar, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Coutties Wynd, Forfar.

Bus stations close to Forfar:

  • Coutties Wynd, Forfar
  • Council Offices, Forfar
  • Asda, Forfar

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 308 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M9.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 8 min.

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

    The 9 bus line goes from Lanark station near Douglas to Bus Station, Lanark station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bus Station, Lanark station near Forfar in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Douglas and Forfar in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 9 bus from the Lanark stop near Douglas in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Lanark stop, which is closest to Forfar in Scotland.

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