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How to get from Sandbank to Forfar by bus?

From Sandbank to Forfar by bus

To get from Sandbank to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 486 bus from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 976 bus and finally take the M9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Mcdonalds, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 5 min.

425min
Bus - 486486
Bus - 976976
Bus - M9M9
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdonalds, Forfar
    ID 6490IM8829
    140 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sandbank to Forfar by bus via 486, 926 and M9

To get from Sandbank to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 486 bus from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 926 bus and finally take the M9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Mcdonalds, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 5 min.

425min
Bus - 486486
Bus - 926926
Bus - M9M9
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    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.

Public transport stations close to Sandbank

Sandbank is located at Sandbank, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank.

Bus stations close to Sandbank:

  • Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank
  • Woodbank, Sandbank
  • Oakbank Hotel, Sandbank

Ferry stations close to Sandbank:

  • Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay

Public transport stations close to Forfar, Scotland

Forfar is located at Forfar, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St John's Church, Forfar.

Bus stations close to Forfar:

  • St John's Church, Forfar
  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
  • Coutties Wynd, Forfar

Alternative route from Sandbank to Forfar by bus via 486, 926 and M9

To get from Sandbank to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 486 bus from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 926 bus and finally take the M9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Mcdonalds, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 5 min.

425min
Bus - 486486
Bus - 926926
Bus - M9M9
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    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, Bus line 976, Bus line M9.

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

    The alternative route takes 425 minutes, using Bus line 486, Bus line 926, Bus line M9.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines 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 Inveraray station near Sandbank to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line 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 Inveraray 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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