Bus from Forfar to Brechin
3 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brechin as of 05:02
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 | ~18 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 05:40 | 03:19 | Lidl (opp) | Northern Hotel (opp) | — |
| 21A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~30 min | 9 | Sat 8 · Sun 6 | 06:13 | 21:55 | Royal Bank of Scotland (at) | Northern Hotel (opp) | Lunanhead, Aberlemno & Netherton |
| 21 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~32 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:00 | 19:45 | Royal Bank of Scotland (at) | Northern Hotel (opp) | Bogindollo, Finavon, Nether Careston & Careston |
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, 21A bus or 21 bus timetable.
Fares from Forfar to Brechin
- £5.90 adult single on the 21A (Stagecoach East Scotland)
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 Forfar to Brechin?
3 routes run directly from Forfar to Brechin: the E1 (Ember), the 21A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 21 (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the E1, 21 times each weekday — board at Lidl (opp) and get off at Northern Hotel (opp), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Forfar to Brechin?
Around 30 minutes on the 21A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Forfar to Brechin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forfar to Brechin?
An adult single from Forfar to Brechin is £5.90 on the 21A (Stagecoach East Scotland), from Royal Bank of Scotland (at) to Northern Hotel (opp). 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.