The average bus between Cairnryan and Forfar takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Forfar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Forfar at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 48m • 3 changes



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5h 43m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Forfar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Forfar station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Cairnryan to Forfar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Forfar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Forfar is 228.7 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to The Cross via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, High Street, Sugarhouse Wynd, and Seagate Bus Station in around 5h.