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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Forfar is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 3h 48m.

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 43m 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 Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Forfar?

The distance between Hamilton and Forfar is 112 miles. The road distance is 92.4 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 train and line 20 bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m 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 Park's of Hamilton, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Forfar bus arrive?

Hamilton to Forfar bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Hebrides Drive station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Forfar is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Hamilton to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 539+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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

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Train, line 20 bus
best
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 33m
£36–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
3h 48m
£18–26
Drive 91.9 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Forfarcar 91.9 mi
1h 43m
£23–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus
3h 48m
£40–81
Line 211 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus 211
2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus Air
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
4h 21m
£18–30

Hamilton to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

157Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Park's of Hamilton operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drive hourly. Tickets cost £13–18 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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