Rome2Rio

How to get fromForfar to Alnessby bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Alness

See all options

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.

  1. Bus, train, line 25 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus bus 25 / ...
    5h 59m
    £40–97

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    6h 44m
    £12–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 20m
    £21–30

  4. Drive  141.4 mi

    1. Drive from Forfar to Alnesscar car 141.4 mi
    3h
    £36–52

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 34m
    £46–128

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Forfar to Alness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Library via Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There