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Trip Overview

The average bus between Forfar and Edinburgh takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Forfar to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 42m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Forfar to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Forfar and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Forfar is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 36m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 36m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 36m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 36m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 38m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 47m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 28m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 34m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 28m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 34m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Forfar to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Forfar to George Street hourly. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 2h 27m.

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