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

The cheapest way to get from Dingwall to Forfar is to bus and line 20 bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.

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 47m 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 3m.

How far is it from Dingwall to Forfar?

The distance between Dingwall and Forfar is 164 miles. The road distance is 135 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 bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £26 - £100 and takes 5h 45m.

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 47m to drive from Dingwall to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 493+ hotels available in Forfar.

Dingwall to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 20 bus
best
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 3m
£19–40
Bus, line 20 bus via Inverness Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Bus Station Stance 1bus 27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth 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 43m
£14–73
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 45m
£26–98
Drive 134.2 mi
1. Drive from Dingwall to Forfarcar 134.2 mi
2h 47m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 46m
£57–81

Dingwall to Forfar by bus

261Weekly Buses

5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

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 3m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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