Bus from Forfar to Dundee City Centre
8 direct routes · 35–46 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 22:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dundee City Centre as of 08:57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Ember | ~32 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 03:57 | 00:42 | Lidl (at) | Slessor Gardens (SE) | Inveraldie |
| 20 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~35 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 8 | 06:09 | 22:47 | St John's Church (opp) | Waterstones (Stop 2) | Kinnettles, Gateside, Muiryfaulds, Tarbrax, Happas, Todhills & 4 more |
| 21 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~35 min | 7 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 17:40 | St John's Church (opp) | Waterstones (Stop 2) | Kinnettles, Gateside, Muiryfaulds, Tarbrax, Happas, Todhills & 3 more |
| 21 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~35 min | 6 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 17:40 | St John's Church (opp) | Waterstones (Stop 2) | Kinnettles, Gateside, Muiryfaulds, Tarbrax, Happas, Todhills & 3 more |
| M92 | Scottish Citylink | ~32 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 06:37 | 19:07 | McDonalds (near) | Nethergate (Stop 2) | — |
| 21A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~35 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 3 | 08:00 | 16:43 | St John's Church (opp) | Waterstones (Stop 2) | Kinnettles, Gateside, Muiryfaulds, Tarbrax, Happas, Todhills & 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 | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:22 | 17:22 | McDonalds (near) | Seagate Bus Station (Stance 8) | — |
| 21D | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~46 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | St John's Church (opp) | Waterstones (Stop 2) | Kinnettles, Gateside, Muiryfaulds, Tarbrax, Happas, Todhills & 4 more |
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, 20 bus, 21 bus, M92 bus, 21A bus, M9 bus or 21D bus timetable.
Fares from Forfar to Dundee City Centre
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 Dundee City Centre?
8 routes run directly from Forfar to Dundee City Centre: the E1 (Ember), the 20 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 21 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 21 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M92 (Scottish Citylink), the 21A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M9 (Scottish Citylink), the 21D (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the E1, 20 times each weekday — board at Lidl (at) and get off at Slessor Gardens (SE), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Forfar to Dundee City Centre?
Between 35 minutes on the 20 and 46 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 Forfar to Dundee City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:09 and the last around 22:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forfar to Dundee City Centre?
Adult singles from Forfar to Dundee City Centre: £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.