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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Alness is to line 20 bus and bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Alness is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Alness. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Library via Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Forfar to Alness?

The distance between Forfar and Alness is 180 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Alness without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Forfar to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Alness bus from?

Forfar to Alness bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Alness?

The best way to get from Forfar to Alness is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Forfar to Alness bus arrive?

Forfar to Alness bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Alness is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Forfar to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 851+ hotels available in Alness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Alness 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4h 55m
Line 20 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Station21B / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ride
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to LibraryX25 / ...
5h 5m
£22–49
Drive 141.4 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Alness141.4 mi
2h 59m
£36–52
Line 20 bus, bus via Union Street
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Station21B / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ride
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to LibraryX25 / ...
5h 18m
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 4m
£59–88

Forfar to Alness by bus

296Weekly Buses

5h 5mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Library via Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 3h 16m.

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