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

From Edinburgh to Forfar by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Forfar in Forfar, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Dundee station. Next, take the 21 bus from Forum Centre, Dundee City Centre station to The Cross, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2121
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forum Centre, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A02
    630 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forfar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Cross, Forfar
    ID 6490IM134
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    The Cross
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Forfar by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 27

To get from Edinburgh to Forfar in Forfar, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Arbroath station. Next, take the 27 bus from Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath station to St John's Church, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2727
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arbroath
    94 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath
    ID 6490IM656
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Forfar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St John's Church, Forfar
    ID 6490IM331
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    The Cross
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Forfar

The distance between Edinburgh, Forfar and Forfar, Forfar is approximately 118.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Forfar by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Forfar – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Forfar and the nearest public transport station is North Bridge, Old Town.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Forfar, Forfar

Forfar is located at The Cross, Forfar and the nearest public transport station is Council Offices, Forfar.

Bus stations close to Forfar:

  • Council Offices, Forfar
  • Tesco Store, Forfar
  • The Cross, Forfar

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Forfar by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 27

To get from Edinburgh to Forfar in Forfar, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Arbroath station. Next, take the 27 bus from Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath station to St John's Church, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2727
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arbroath
    94 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath
    ID 6490IM656
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Forfar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St John's Church, Forfar
    ID 6490IM331
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    The Cross
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 27.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Forfar?

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

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Forfar?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Dundee station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dundee station near Forfar in Forfar.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Forfar in Forfar by train and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Forfar?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Forfar?

    Get off the train at the Dundee stop, which is closest to Forfar in Forfar.

  • When is the last bus from Edinburgh to Forfar?

    The last bus from Edinburgh in Scotland to Forfar in Forfar is the Edinburgh - Bridge of Don line. It leaves the George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh stop at 00:36.

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