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

The cheapest way to get from Montrose to Forfar is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Montrose to Forfar is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Montrose and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Montrose to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Lloyds Pharmacy and arriving at St John's Church via Mackie Motors. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Montrose to Forfar?

The distance between Montrose and Forfar is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Montrose to Forfar without a car is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 59 min and costs £6 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Montrose to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montrose to Forfar bus from?

Montrose to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Lloyds Pharmacy station.

Where does the Montrose to Forfar bus arrive?

Montrose to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Northern Hotel station.

Can I drive from Montrose to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Montrose to Forfar is 18 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Montrose to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 551+ hotels available in Forfar.

Montrose to Forfar - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Montrose to Forfar by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 30 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lloyds Pharmacy to Northern Hotelbus 30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mackie Motors to St John's Churchbus 21A / ...
59 min
£6–10
Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Montrose to Forfarcar 17.5 mi
27 min
£5–7
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Montrose to Dundeetrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus Ember
1h 44m
£14–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Montrose to Forfartaxi 17.5 mi
27 min
£40–55

Montrose to Forfar by train and bus

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 20 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

You can take a bus from Lloyds Pharmacy to St John's Church via Northern Hotel and Mackie Motors in around 59 min.

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