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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Coatbridge is to line 20 bus and bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Coatbridge is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Coatbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Coatbridge. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Bus Stance via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Coatbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Coatbridge. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Coatbridge Sunnyside via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Forfar to Coatbridge?

The distance between Forfar and Coatbridge is 105 miles. The road distance is 84 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Coatbridge without a car is to line 20 bus and bus via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 3h 27m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Forfar to Coatbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Coatbridge bus from?

Forfar to Coatbridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Coatbridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Coatbridge?

The best way to get from Forfar to Coatbridge is to line 20 bus and bus via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 3h 27m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Forfar to Coatbridge bus arrive?

Forfar to Coatbridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Forfar to Coatbridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Coatbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Coatbridge is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Forfar to Coatbridge.

Where can I stay near Coatbridge?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Coatbridge.

Forfar to Coatbridge - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 20 bus, bus via Buchanan Bus Station
best
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 20C / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3h 27m
£18–39
Line 20 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 20C / ...
2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Town Centre Stancesbus M8
3. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Monklands General Hospitalbus 347
4h 7m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Coatbridge Sunnysidetrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h 30m
£37–69
Drive 83.5 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Coatbridgecar 83.5 mi
1h 37m
£21–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Coatbridge Sunnysidetrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h 52m
£23–36

Forfar to Coatbridge by bus

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.5 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Bus Stance via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar South to Coatbridge Sunnyside via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Haymarket in around 3h 30m.

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