Bus from Dundee City Centre to Forfar
8 direct routes · 34–43 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Forfar as of 10:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dundee City Centre, 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 | ~30 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 05:13 | 02:51 | Railway Station | Lidl (opp) | Inveraldie |
| 20 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~37 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 9 | 06:49 | 23:29 | Wellgate (Stop 2) | Royal Bank of Scotland (at) | South Powrie, Shielhill, Inveraldie, Tealing, Todhills, Happas & 4 more |
| 21A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~34 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 2 | 09:00 | 18:04 | Wellgate (Stop 2) | Royal Bank of Scotland (at) | South Powrie, Shielhill, Inveraldie, Tealing, Todhills, Happas & 4 more |
| M92 | Scottish Citylink | ~33 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:06 | 20:07 | West Marketgait (at) | McDonalds (near) | — |
| 21 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~34 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:24 | 16:06 | Wellgate (Stop 2) | Royal Bank of Scotland (at) | South Powrie, Shielhill, Inveraldie, Tealing, Todhills, Happas & 4 more |
| 21 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~34 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:24 | 14:00 | Wellgate (Stop 2) | Royal Bank of Scotland (at) | South Powrie, Shielhill, Inveraldie, Tealing, Todhills, Happas & 4 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · M9, 21D
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9 | Scottish Citylink | ~25 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:30 | 18:40 | Seagate Bus Station (Stance 8) | McDonalds (near) | — |
| 21D | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:06 | 16:06 | Wellgate (Stop 2) | Royal Bank of Scotland (at) | South Powrie, Shielhill, Inveraldie, Tealing, Todhills, Happas & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dundee City Centre 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, 20 bus, 21A bus, M92 bus, 21 bus, M9 bus or 21D bus timetable.
Fares from Dundee City Centre to Forfar
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dundee City Centre to Forfar?
8 routes run directly from Dundee City Centre to Forfar: the E1 (Ember), the 20 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 21A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M92 (Scottish Citylink), the 21 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 21 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M9 (Scottish Citylink), the 21D (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the E1, 21 times each weekday — board at Railway Station and get off at Lidl (opp), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dundee City Centre to Forfar?
Between 34 minutes on the 21A and 43 on the 21D, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Inveraldie on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dundee City Centre to Forfar?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:49 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dundee City Centre to Forfar?
Adult singles from Dundee City Centre to Forfar: £5.90 on the 20, 21, 21 and 21D (Stagecoach East Scotland). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. 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.