How to get from Glasgow to Forfar by bus?

From Glasgow to Forfar by bus

To get from Glasgow to Forfar in Scotland, take the MEGABUS M9 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 station to Dundee Seagate Bus Station station. Next, take the 20 bus from Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre station to Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M9MEGABUS M9
Bus - 2020
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M9MEGABUS M9
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M9
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundee Seagate Bus Station
    105 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kirriemuir
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow to Forfar by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Dundee station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre station to Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
Bus - 2020
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Tayport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L00040
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640012242
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kirriemuir
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Forfar

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland is approximately 153.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Forfar by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Glasgow to Forfar by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Dundee station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre station to Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
Bus - 2020
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Tayport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L00040
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640012242
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kirriemuir
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M9, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 42, Bus line 20.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

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

    The MEGABUS M9 bus line goes from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 station near Glasgow to Dundee station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dundee station near Forfar in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Forfar in Scotland by bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the MEGABUS M9 bus from the Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

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

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

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