21 Forfar to Stracathro via Brechin, Trinity
Operated by Stagecoach East Scotland. First bus 06:00, last bus 20:35. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 21? 59 other bus routes are numbered 21 elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:00 to Brechin Mackie Motors | 08:00 | 10:37 | 12:37 | 14:37 | 16:52 | 18:25 to Brechin Mackie Motors | 19:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Scotland (at) | 06:00 | 08:00 | 10:37 | 12:37 | 14:37 | 16:52 | 18:25 | 19:45 |
| Prior Road Depot (at) | 06:02 | 08:02 | 10:39 | 12:39 | 14:39 | 16:54 | 18:27 | 19:47 |
| Whitehills HCCC (at) | 06:04 | 08:04 | 10:41 | 12:41 | 14:41 | 16:56 | 18:29 | 19:49 |
| Community Campus (at) | · | 08:10 | 10:46 | 12:46 | 14:46 | 17:01 | 18:34 | 19:54 |
| Finavon Hotel (at) | 06:18 | 08:19 | 10:55 | 12:55 | 14:55 | 17:10 | 18:43 | 20:03 |
| Brechin Castle Centre (at) | 06:27 | 08:28 | 11:04 | 13:04 | 15:04 | 17:19 | 18:52 | 20:12 |
| Northern Hotel (opp) | 06:32 | 08:33 | 11:09 | 13:09 | 15:09 | 17:24 | 18:57 | 20:17 |
| Mackie Motors (opp) | 06:33 | · | · | · | · | · | 18:58 | · |
| Porter's Lodge (near) | · | 08:44 | 11:20 | 13:20 | 15:20 | 17:35 | · | 20:28 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 21
Stagecoach East Scotland publishes singles, day returns, returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Day Return · NightRider · U16 Single · Student Single · Jobseeker Single · Adult Period Return · U16 Day Return Peak
…and 85 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach East Scotland's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 27 August 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach East Scotland.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach East Scotland before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 30 November, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, 2 January and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 21
21 towards Stracathro
All 33 stops
- Royal Bank of Scotland (at) Forfar
- Queen Street (at) Forfar
- Prior Road Depot (at) Forfar
- Headingstone Place (at) Forfar
- Wester Restenneth (opp) Forfar
- Whitehills HCCC (at) Whitehills
- St Margaret's Park (opp) Whitehills
- Prosen Place (opp) Whitehills
- Isla Place (opp) Forfar
- John Street (at) Forfar
- Tesco Side Entrance (at) Forfar
- Zoar Inn (opp) Forfar
- Community Campus (at) Forfar
- Kirriemuir Road at Merlin Gardens Forfar
- Bogindollo Road End (at) Bogindollo
- Finavon Hotel (at) Finavon
- Haughs of Finavon Road End (opp) Finavon
- Waterston Road Nether Careston
- Careston Road End (at) Careston
- Brechin Castle Centre (at) Brechin
- Brechin West Business Park (at) Brechin
- Oak Villa (at) Brechin
- Bearehill Way (at) Brechin
- Westwood (near) Brechin
- Northern Hotel (opp) Brechin
- Mackie Motors (opp) Brechin
- CFo-op (at) Brechin
- Smithbank Road (opp) Brechin
- Golf Course (at) Trinity
- Bus Shelter (opp) Trinity
- Learning Centre (at) Stracathro
- Stracathro Hospital Diagnostic Centre Stracathro
- Porter's Lodge (near) Stracathro
21 towards Forfar
All 43 stops
- Porter's Lodge (near) Stracathro
- Learning Centre (opp) Stracathro
- Road End (opp) North Water Bridge
- Halsey Drive (at) Edzell Woods
- Gannochy Bridge Cottages (opp) Gannochy
- Panmure Arms (at) Edzell
- Tuck Inn (near) Edzell
- Inglis Memorial Hall (at) Edzell
- Inchbare Cottages (at) Inchbare
- Learning Centre (at) Stracathro
- Stracathro Hospital Diagnostic Centre Stracathro
- Porter's Lodge (near) Stracathro
- Learning Centre (opp) Stracathro
- Bus Shelter (at) Trinity
- Golf Course (opp) Trinity
- Smithbank Road (at) Brechin
- Mackie Motors (opp) Brechin
- Bank Street (near) Brechin
- Mechanics Institute (at) Brechin
- Bearehill Way (opp) Brechin
- Aberlemno Road End (at) Brechin
- Brechin West Business Park (opp) Brechin
- Brechin Castle Centre (opp) Brechin
- Careston Road End (opp) Careston
- Farm Road End (at) Nether Careston
- Easter Marcus (at) Finavon
- Haughs of Finavon Road End (at) Finavon
- Finavon Hotel (opp) Finavon
- Bogindollo Road End (opp) Bogindollo
- Kirriemuir Road opp Merlin Gardens Forfar
- Community Campus (at) Forfar
- Zoar Inn (at) Forfar
- County Buildings (at) Forfar
- The Mart (at) Forfar
- Isla Place (at) Forfar
- Prosen Place (at) Whitehills
- St Margaret's Park (at) Whitehills
- Whitehills HCCC (opp) Whitehills
- Wester Restenneth (at) Forfar
- William Street (near) Forfar
- Prior Road Depot (opp) Forfar
- Queen Street (opp) Forfar
- St John's Church (opp) Forfar
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 21 bus?
The first 21 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 21 bus?
The last 21 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 21 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach East Scotland sets the fares on the 21. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 21 bus?
The 21 is operated by Stagecoach East Scotland.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East Scotland via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.