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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Forfar is to bus and line 20 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Forfar?

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

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Dundee via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Forfar?

The distance between Motherwell and Forfar is 108 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Forfar without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Motherwell to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Forfar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Forfar train from?

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

Train or bus from Motherwell to Forfar?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Forfar is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Motherwell to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Motherwell to Forfar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Motherwell to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Forfar is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Motherwell to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 551+ hotels available in Forfar.

Motherwell 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 Motherwell 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 1m
£19–34
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 40m
£45–95
Drive 88.2 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Forfarcar 88.2 mi
1h 46m
£22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
4h
£29–50
Line 240 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
4h 55m

Motherwell to Forfar by train and bus

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.9 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Motherwell Library to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 1m. 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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