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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Forfar is to bus and line 20 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Dundee via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Forfar?

The distance between Hamilton and Forfar is 109 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Forfar without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Hamilton to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Forfar bus from?

Hamilton to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Forfar train from?

Hamilton to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Forfar?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Forfar is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Hamilton to Forfar bus arrive?

Hamilton to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Forfar train arrive?

Hamilton to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Forfar is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Hamilton to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 553+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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

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Bus, line 20 bus
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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
3h 8m
£19–34
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
3h 39m
£43–83
Drive 90.8 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Forfarcar 90.8 mi
1h 44m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 43m
£46–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
3h 46m

Hamilton to Forfar by train and bus

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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