What is the cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Forfar is to bus via Dundee station which costs £15 - £22 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airdrie to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Airdrie and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bank Street and arriving at The Cross via Cumbernauld and Forum Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Airdrie and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Airdrie and arriving at Dundee via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Airdrie to Forfar?

The distance between Airdrie and Forfar is 96 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.

How do I travel from Airdrie to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Forfar without a car is to bus via Dundee station which takes 3h 30m and costs £15 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Airdrie to Forfar?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Airdrie to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Forfar bus from?

Airdrie to Forfar bus services, operated by Canavan Travel, depart from Bank Street station.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Forfar train from?

Airdrie to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Airdrie station.

Train or bus from Airdrie to Forfar?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Forfar is to bus via Dundee station which takes 3h 30m and costs £15 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Airdrie to Forfar bus arrive?

Airdrie to Forfar bus services, operated by Canavan Travel, arrive at Town Centre Stances station.

Where does the Airdrie to Forfar train arrive?

Airdrie to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Airdrie to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Forfar is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Airdrie to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 538+ hotels available in Forfar.

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There are 5 ways to get from Airdrie to Forfar by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Dundee station
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1. Take the bus from Bank Street to Town Centre Stancesbus 347 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cumbernauld to Dundee stationbus Ember
3h 30m
£15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
3h 36m
£36–66
Drive 82.9 mi
1. Drive from Airdrie to Forfarcar 82.9 mi
1h 35m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
3h 54m
£17–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
3h 56m
£23–34

Airdrie to Forfar by train and bus

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Distance: 95.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bank Street to The Cross via Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld, Dundee station, and Forum Centre in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airdrie to The Cross via Haymarket, Dundee, and Forum Centre in around 3h 36m.

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