The average bus between Saltcoats and Forfar takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from Saltcoats 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 hourly between Saltcoats and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Forfar at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Paisley Gilmour Street and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street station and arriving at Seagate Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Saltcoats to Forfar bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Smithhills Street station.
Saltcoats to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
The distance between Saltcoats and Forfar is 162.8 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Saltcoats to The Cross via Paisley Gilmour Street, Smithhills Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 44m.