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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Forfar is to bus via Overgate which costs £18 - £26 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Dundee via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Greenock to Forfar?

The distance between Greenock and Forfar is 122 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Greenock to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Forfar bus from?

Greenock to Forfar bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Forfar train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenock to Forfar?

The best way to get from Greenock to Forfar is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Greenock to Forfar bus arrive?

Greenock to Forfar bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Forfar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Forfar is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Greenock to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 537+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3h 48m
£21–40
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
3h 54m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 52m
£44–78
Drive 109.9 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Forfarcar 109.9 mi
2h 14m
£28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Dundas Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 54m
£39–66

Greenock to Forfar by bus

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Distance: 121.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenock West to Forfar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 3h 52m.

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