Bus from Aberdeen to Forfar
3 direct routes · 62–82 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 18:05 (weekdays); night service E1 runs 02:42–23:28.
Next buses to Forfar as of 18:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Aberdeen, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Ember | ~82 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 02:42 | 23:28 | St Peter Street (opp) | Lidl (at) | Portlethen, Newtonhill, Drumlithie, Auchenblae & Brechin |
| M92 | Scottish Citylink | ~62 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 05:35 | 18:05 | Union Square Bus Station (Stance 1) | McDonalds (near) | — |
| M9 | Scottish Citylink | ~62 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 08:20 | 16:20 | Union Square Bus Station (Stance B) | McDonalds (near) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Aberdeen on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E1 bus, M92 bus or M9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Aberdeen to Forfar?
3 routes run directly from Aberdeen to Forfar: the E1 (Ember), the M92 (Scottish Citylink), the M9 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the E1, 20 times each weekday — board at St Peter Street (opp) and get off at Lidl (at), about 82 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aberdeen to Forfar?
Between 62 minutes on the M92 and 82 on the E1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Portlethen, Newtonhill, Drumlithie, Auchenblae and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Aberdeen to Forfar?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 18:05 — and night service E1 runs 02:42–23:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aberdeen to Forfar?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.