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

The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Forfar is to bus via Dundee station which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dornoch and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Cathedral Square and arriving at Forfar via Bus Station Stance 3, Perth South Street and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Dornoch to Forfar?

The distance between Dornoch and Forfar is 222 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dornoch to Forfar without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 6m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Dornoch to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dornoch to Forfar bus from?

Dornoch to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Cathedral Square station.

Train or bus from Dornoch to Forfar?

The best way to get from Dornoch to Forfar is to bus via Dundee station which takes 6h 12m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Dornoch to Forfar bus arrive?

Dornoch to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Dornoch to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Forfar is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Dornoch to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 534+ hotels available in Forfar.

Dornoch to Forfar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 6m
£83–148
Bus via Dundee station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
6h 12m
£31–48
Drive 161.8 mi
1. Drive from Dornoch to Forfarcar 161.8 mi
3h 23m
£40–57
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
6h 10m
£51–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus M90
3. Take the bus from Kinross Park and Ride to Forfarbus
6h 44m
£38–53
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 42m
£63–158

Dornoch to Forfar by bus and train

6Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.4 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Forfar via Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station, Perth South Street, Dundee South Marketgait, and Dundee station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Forfar via Post Office, Tain, Inverness, Perth, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 7h 42m.

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