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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Glenrothes is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Seagate Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Forfar to Glenrothes?

The distance between Forfar and Glenrothes is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Glenrothes without a car is to line 20 bus and line 46 bus and bus which takes 1h 38m and costs £11 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Forfar to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Glenrothes bus from?

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

Where does the Forfar to Glenrothes bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Glenrothes is 38 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Forfar to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 778+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Forfar to Glenrothes - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and line 46 bus

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

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Line 20 bus, line 46 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 21B / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 46 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus X24 / ...
1h 38m
£11–18
Drive 37.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forfar to Glenrothescar 37.6 mi
45 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forfar to Glenrothestaxi 37.6 mi
45 min
£90–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Cupartrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Auchmuty High Schoolbus 59 / ...
1h 50m
£14–26
Line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 21B / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus 40
1h 59m
£10–16

Forfar to Glenrothes by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 39.6 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

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.

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