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

The cheapest way to get from Dingwall to Forfar is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 40m.

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 Forfar via Bus Station Stance 3, Perth South Street and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Dingwall to Forfar?

The distance between Dingwall and Forfar is 179 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 and bus via Aberdeen which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 line 28 bus and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Dingwall to Forfar bus arrive?

Dingwall to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

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 534+ hotels available in Forfar.

Dingwall to Forfar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 28 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dingwall to Forfar by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus Ember
5h 11m
£61–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from South Street to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
6h 40m
£24–38
Line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
6h 17m
£28–44
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Dingwall to Forfarcar 134.6 mi
2h 51m
£33–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dingwall to Invernesstrain
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 53m
£50–133
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 15m
£79–143

Dingwall to Forfar by bus and foot

121Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.6 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Hill Street to Forfar via Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station, Perth South Street, Dundee South Marketgait, and Dundee station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Arbroath 6 times a week. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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