The average bus between Forfar and Glenrothes takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Forfar to Glenrothes. 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 hourly between Forfar and Glenrothes. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Glenrothes at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Seagate Bus Station and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Glenrothes? 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 Forfar to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Glenrothes station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Forfar to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices station.
Forfar to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay.
The distance between Forfar and Glenrothes is 52.9 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Seagate Bus Station and Railway Station in around 1h 38m.