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

From Glasgow to Forfar by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Forfar in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Dundee station. Next, take the E1 bus from Railway Station, Dundee City Centre station to Lidl, Forfar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - E1E1
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    Bridge Of Don
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lidl, Forfar
    ID 6490IM1419
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forfar
    Walk to
    Forfar
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glasgow to Forfar by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 99 and 21

To get from Glasgow to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Dundee station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 99 bus and finally take the 21 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 32 min.

152min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 9999
Bus - 2121
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    St Andrews
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L00040
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640012242
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forfar
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    39 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 to Forfar

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland is approximately 156.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow 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 Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Cochrane Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Queen St, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Argyle Street
  • High Street (Glasgow)

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Queen St, Glasgow
  • Cathedral Street, Glasgow
  • Glasgow Queen Street

Public transport stations close to Forfar, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Forfar:

  • Council Offices, Forfar
  • The Cross, Forfar
  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar

Related Routes

Alternative route from Glasgow to Forfar by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 99 and 21

To get from Glasgow to Forfar in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Dundee station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 99 bus and finally take the 21 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 32 min.

152min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 9999
Bus - 2121
Walk to Forfar
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    St Andrews
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L00040
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seagate Bus Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640012242
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forfar
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Glasgow to Forfar?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line E1.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 99, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Forfar?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow to Forfar?

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

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Glasgow and Forfar in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow to get to Forfar?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow and Forfar?

    Get off the train at the Dundee stop, which is closest to Forfar in Scotland.

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