The average bus between Forfar and Alness takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forfar to Alness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Forfar and Alness. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Alness at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Alness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Alness. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Alness station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Forfar to Alness bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices station.
Forfar to Alness bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Library station.
The distance between Forfar and Alness is 143 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Library via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 5h.