Bus from Careston to Forfar
2 direct routes · 14–23 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 21:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Forfar as of 10:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Careston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~23 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:42 | 21:30 | Careston Road End (opp) | St John's Church (opp) | Nether Careston, Finavon & Bogindollo |
| LTH01 | Short's Travel | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:14 | 09:14 | Careston Road End (opp) | Tesco Store (at) | Nether Careston, Finavon & Bogindollo |
Times are for the first boarding point in Careston 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 21 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Careston to Forfar?
2 routes run directly from Careston to Forfar: the 21 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the LTH01 (Short's Travel). The most frequent is the 21, 8 times each weekday — board at Careston Road End (opp) and get off at St John's Church (opp), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Careston to Forfar?
Between 14 minutes on the LTH01 and 23 on the 21, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Nether Careston, Finavon, Bogindollo on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Careston to Forfar?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:42 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Careston to Forfar?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.