There are 5 ways to get from Dornoch to Forfar by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h£52–137Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 19m£18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 3m£27–40Drive 162.2 mi
- Drive from Dornoch to Forfarcar 162.2 mi
3h 24m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 52m£57–126
Dornoch to Forfar by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Forfar is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £17 - £25 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Dornoch and arriving at Forfar via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dornoch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Dundee via Inverness and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Dornoch and Forfar is 241 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Forfar without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Dornoch to Forfar, including transfers.
Dornoch to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dornoch station.
Dornoch to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Forfar is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Dornoch, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Dornoch to Forfar via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Union Street in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Forfar via Post Office, Tain, Inverness, Perth, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Tain to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Dornoch to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Dornoch to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Forfar is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Dornoch to Forfar.
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