How to get from Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar by bus and train?

Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar - Bus Timetable

The 500 bus from Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-1 hr. The journey takes about 3 hr 5 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar by bus and train

To get from Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 500 bus from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport station to Cathedral Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 20 bus from Forum Centre, Dundee City Centre station to Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Glasgow Airport GLA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Forfar on the Moovit app.

185min
Bus - 500500
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2020
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glasgow Airport GLA
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090109
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forum Centre, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A02
    630 m • 9 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
    35 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 Airport GLA to Forfar

The distance between Glasgow Airport GLA, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland is approximately 170.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar

To check the bus and train timetable from Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glasgow Airport GLA) and destination (Forfar), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 500, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport GLA and Forfar?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar?

    The 500 bus line goes from Cathedral Street, Glasgow station near Glasgow Airport GLA in Paisley to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Forfar in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow Airport GLA to Forfar by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Airport GLA in Paisley and Forfar in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow Airport GLA to get to Forfar?

    Get on the 500 bus from the Cathedral Street, Glasgow stop near Glasgow Airport GLA in Paisley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow Airport GLA and Forfar?

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

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