What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar is to line 18 bus and bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Forfar. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Dundee via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Forfar?

The distance between East Kilbride and Forfar is 104 miles. The road distance is 93.2 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar without a car is to line 18 bus and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs £22 - £40.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Forfar?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from East Kilbride to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Forfar bus from?

East Kilbride to Forfar bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Whitemoss Roundabout station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Forfar train from?

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

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Forfar?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Forfar is to line 18 bus and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Forfar bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Forfar bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Forfar train arrive?

East Kilbride to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Forfar is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from East Kilbride to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 551+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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Line 18 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Streetbus 18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3h 41m
£23–40
Train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 46m
£46–93
Line 6 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus 6 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 10m
£43–81
Drive 92.6 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Forfarcar 92.6 mi
1h 48m
£23–33
Line 6 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
4h 34m

East Kilbride to Forfar by train and bus

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Distance: 103.7 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to The Cross via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Kilbride to Forfar via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 3h 46m.

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