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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 M9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre 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 58 min.

178min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 2020
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640012256
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640012242
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kirriemuir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glasgow to Forfar by bus via 091, 17 and 20

To get from Glasgow to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 091 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Overgate, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Nelson Street, Hilltown station to Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Bus - 091091
Bus - 1717
Bus - 2020
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glasgow
  • 2
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Overgate, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A5
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Marketgait, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400PT1380
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Whitfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nelson Street, Hilltown
    ID 6400PT1501
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kirriemuir
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    50 yd • 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 85.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 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.
Public transport stations close to Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Glasgow, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
Public transport stations close to Forfar, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Forfar:

  • Asda, Forfar
  • The Cross, Forfar
  • North Street Dairy, Forfar

Alternative route from Glasgow to Forfar by bus via 091, 17 and 20

To get from Glasgow to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 091 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Overgate, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Nelson Street, Hilltown station to Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Bus - 091091
Bus - 1717
Bus - 2020
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glasgow
  • 2
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Overgate, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A5
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Marketgait, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400PT1380
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Whitfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nelson Street, Hilltown
    ID 6400PT1501
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kirriemuir
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Forfar?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line M9, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 091, Bus line 17, 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 58 min.

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

    The M9 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Aberdeen 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 58 min.

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

    Get on the M9 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow 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 Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Forfar in Scotland.

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