Bus from Forfar to Aberdeen
3 direct routes · about 73 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 03:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Aberdeen as of 08:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Forfar, 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 | ~73 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 05:40 | 03:19 | Lidl (opp) | Erroll Street (opp) | Brechin, Auchenblae, Drumlithie, Newtonhill & Portlethen |
| M92 | Scottish Citylink | ~62 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:40 | 20:40 | McDonalds (near) | Union Square Bus Station (Stance 1) | — |
| M9 | Scottish Citylink | ~62 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:55 | 19:05 | McDonalds (near) | Union Square Bus Station (Stance B) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Forfar 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 Forfar to Aberdeen?
3 routes run directly from Forfar to Aberdeen: the E1 (Ember), the M92 (Scottish Citylink), the M9 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the E1, 21 times each weekday — board at Lidl (opp) and get off at Erroll Street (opp), about 73 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Forfar to Aberdeen?
Around 73 minutes on the E1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Brechin, Auchenblae, Drumlithie, Newtonhill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Forfar to Aberdeen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:40 and the last around 03:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen?
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.