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

From Montrose to Forfar by bus and train

To get from Montrose to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Montrose station to Arbroath station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 140 bus and finally take the 21 bus from Bank Street, Brechin station to St John's Church, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 140140
Bus - 2121
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Montrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arbroath
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath
    ID 6490IM656
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Stracathro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Street, Brechin
    ID 6490IM460
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Dundee City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St John's Church, Forfar
    ID 6490IM331
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montrose to Forfar by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 21A

To get from Montrose to Forfar in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Montrose station to Dundee station. Next, take the 21A bus from Forum Centre, Dundee City Centre station to Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 21A21A
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Montrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forum Centre, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A02
    640 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 21A21A
    Wait for bus
    21A
    Stracathro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Montrose to Forfar

The distance between Montrose, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland is approximately 71.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose 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 Montrose

Montrose is located at Montrose, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Montrose Railway Station, Montrose.

Bus stations close to Montrose:

  • Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
  • Montrose
  • Western Road, Montrose

Public transport stations close to Forfar, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Forfar:

  • Nursery Street, Forfar
  • Academy Street, Forfar
  • The Cross, Forfar

Related Routes

Alternative route from Montrose to Forfar by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 21A

To get from Montrose to Forfar in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Montrose station to Dundee station. Next, take the 21A bus from Forum Centre, Dundee City Centre station to Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 21A21A
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Montrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forum Centre, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A02
    640 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 21A21A
    Wait for bus
    21A
    Stracathro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    35 min
  • 7
    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 Montrose to Forfar?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 140, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 21A.

  • Is there a direct train between Montrose and Forfar in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Montrose to Forfar in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Montrose station near Montrose to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Queen Street station near Forfar in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Montrose and Forfar in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Montrose to get to Forfar in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Montrose station near Montrose in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Montrose and Forfar in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Forfar in Scotland.

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