Bus from Forfar to Careston
2 direct routes · 14–23 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 19:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Careston as of 05:57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~23 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:00 | 19:45 | Royal Bank of Scotland (at) | Careston Road End (at) | Bogindollo, Finavon & Nether Careston |
| LTH01 | Short's Travel | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:40 | 14:40 | Tesco Side Entrance (at) | Careston Road End (at) | Bogindollo, Finavon & Nether 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 21 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Forfar to Careston?
2 routes run directly from Forfar to Careston: the 21 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the LTH01 (Short's Travel). The most frequent is the 21, 8 times each weekday — board at Royal Bank of Scotland (at) and get off at Careston Road End (at), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Forfar to Careston?
Between 14 minutes on the LTH01 and 23 on the 21, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bogindollo, Finavon, Nether Careston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Forfar to Careston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 19:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forfar to Careston?
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.