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How to get from Aberdeen to Forth by bus and train?

From Aberdeen to Forth by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen to Forth in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the M9 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 137 bus from Bus Station, Lanark station to Climpy Road, Forth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min.

378min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M9M9
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 137137
Walk to Forth
Leaves from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    195 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    840 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Lanark
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lanark
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Lanark
    ID 61501204
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Stobwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Climpy Road, Forth
    ID 61501231
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forth
    Walk to
    Forth
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen to Forth

The distance between Aberdeen, Scotland and Forth, Scotland is approximately 286.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 378 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Forth 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 Aberdeen

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Train stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Bridge Street, Aberdeen

Ferry stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen

Public transport stations close to Forth, Scotland

Forth is located at Forth, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Manse Road, Forth.

Bus stations close to Forth:

  • Manse Road, Forth
  • Porteous Place, Forth
  • Climpy Road, Forth

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Forth?

    The fastest way takes 378 minutes, using Bus line M9, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Forth in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeen to Forth in Scotland?

    The M9 bus line goes from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Aberdeen to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Glasgow station near Forth in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberdeen and Forth in Scotland by bus and train is about 6 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberdeen to get to Forth in Scotland?

    Get on the M9 bus from the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen stop near Aberdeen in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberdeen and Forth in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow stop, which is closest to Forth in Scotland.

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