How to get from Sandbank to Forfar by bus?

Sandbank to Forfar - Bus Timetable

The 486 bus from Sandbank to Forfar runs from 09:01 to 12:31, with departures every 3 hr 30 min. The journey takes about 7 hr 5 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Sandbank to Forfar by bus

To get from Sandbank to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the 486 bus from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the M9 from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Mcdonalds, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from Sandbank may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Forfar on the Moovit app.

425min
Bus - 486486
976486
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sandbank
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709649
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    976486
    Wait for
    976
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Mcdonalds, Forfar
    ID 6490IM8829
    140 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sandbank to Forfar by and bus

To get from Sandbank to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the 486 bus from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the M9 from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Mcdonalds, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from Sandbank may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Forfar on the Moovit app.

425min
Bus - 486486
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sandbank
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709649
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    926
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Mcdonalds, Forfar
    ID 6490IM8829
    140 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sandbank to Forfar

The distance between Sandbank, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland is approximately 251.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 425 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sandbank to Forfar by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Sandbank to Forfar

To check the bus timetable from Sandbank to Forfar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sandbank) and destination (Forfar), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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From Sandbank to Forfar by and bus

To get from Sandbank to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the 486 bus from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the M9 from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Mcdonalds, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from Sandbank may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Forfar on the Moovit app.

425min
Bus - 486486
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sandbank
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709649
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    926
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Mcdonalds, Forfar
    ID 6490IM8829
    140 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 425 minutes, using Bus line 486, ,.

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

    The alternative route takes 425 minutes, using Bus line 486, ,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 5 min.

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

    The 486 bus line goes from Road End Junction, Cairndow station near Sandbank to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. From there you’ll have to take till Road End Junction, Cairndow station near Forfar in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Sandbank and Forfar in Scotland by bus is about 7 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 486 bus from the Road End Junction, Cairndow stop near Sandbank in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Road End Junction, Cairndow stop, which is closest to Forfar in Scotland.

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