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How to get from Forfar to Kilmacolm by bus?

From Forfar to Kilmacolm by bus

To get from Forfar to Kilmacolm in Scotland, take the 253 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station. Next, take the X7 bus from Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station to Moss Road, Kilmacolm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Bus - 253253
Bus - X7X7
Walk to Kilmacolm
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre
    ID 61401047
    178 min
  • 4
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Greenock
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moss Road, Kilmacolm
    ID 6130404
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kilmacolm
    Walk to
    Kilmacolm
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forfar to Kilmacolm by bus via 20, M9 and X7

To get from Forfar to Kilmacolm in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Mill O Mains, Claverhouse station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the X7 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Moss Road, Kilmacolm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Bus - 2020
Bus - M9M9
Bus - X7X7
Walk to Kilmacolm
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill O Mains, Claverhouse
    ID 6400PT1706
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    121 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903760
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Greenock
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moss Road, Kilmacolm
    ID 6130404
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilmacolm
    Walk to
    Kilmacolm
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forfar to Kilmacolm

The distance between Forfar, Scotland and Kilmacolm, Scotland is approximately 186.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forfar to Kilmacolm 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 Forfar

Forfar is located at Forfar, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar.

Bus stations close to Forfar:

  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
  • Coutties Wynd, Forfar
  • Queen Street, Forfar

Public transport stations close to Kilmacolm, Scotland

Kilmacolm is located at Kilmacolm, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Porterfield Road, Kilmacolm.

Train stations close to Kilmacolm:

  • Woodhall
  • Langbank

Bus stations close to Kilmacolm:

  • Porterfield Road, Kilmacolm
  • Yetts Avenue, Kilmacolm
  • Hillside Avenue, Kilmacolm

Alternative route from Forfar to Kilmacolm by bus via 20, M9 and X7

To get from Forfar to Kilmacolm in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Mill O Mains, Claverhouse station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the X7 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Moss Road, Kilmacolm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Bus - 2020
Bus - M9M9
Bus - X7X7
Walk to Kilmacolm
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill O Mains, Claverhouse
    ID 6400PT1706
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    121 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903760
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Greenock
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moss Road, Kilmacolm
    ID 6130404
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilmacolm
    Walk to
    Kilmacolm
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line X7.

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

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line M9, Bus line X7.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

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

    The 253 bus line goes from Largs station near Forfar to Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station near Kilmacolm in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Forfar and Kilmacolm in Scotland by bus is about 4 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the 253 bus from the Largs stop near Forfar in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre stop, which is closest to Kilmacolm in Scotland.