The average bus between Inverness and Forfar takes 5h 20m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness to Forfar. 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 4 hours between Inverness and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 3:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 3:12 PM which arrives into Forfar at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Perth station and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Forfar? 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 Inverness to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Forfar station via Perth station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Inverness to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Inverness to Forfar bus tickets online with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and Stagecoach East Scotland.
The distance between Inverness and Forfar is 123 km. The road distance is 242 km.
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 2h 25m.