What is the cheapest way to get from Dingwall to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Dingwall to Forfar is to line 27 bus and bus and line 20 bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dingwall to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Dingwall to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dingwall and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dingwall to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Dingwall to Forfar?

The distance between Dingwall and Forfar is 194 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.

How do I travel from Dingwall to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Dingwall to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Dingwall to Forfar?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Dingwall to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dingwall to Forfar bus from?

Dingwall to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

Train or bus from Dingwall to Forfar?

The best way to get from Dingwall to Forfar is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 27 bus and bus and line 20 bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Dingwall to Forfar bus arrive?

Dingwall to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 1.

Can I drive from Dingwall to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dingwall to Forfar is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Dingwall to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 530+ hotels available in Forfar.

Dingwall to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, line 27 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Dingwall to Forfar by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 39m
£77–141
Line 27 bus, bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Bus Station Stance 1bus 27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8
4. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
5h 46m
£24–40
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Dingwall to Forfarcar 134.6 mi
2h 51m
£33–48
Line 27 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Bus Station Stance 1bus 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus
5h 43m
£44–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus M90
2. Take the bus from Kinross Park and Ride to Forfarbus Ember
6h 11m
£32–46

Dingwall to Forfar by bus and train

6Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.3 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Dingwall, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Arbroath 6 times a week. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 5h 46m.

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