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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Aviemore is to line 20 bus and bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Aviemore is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Station via Overgate and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Aviemore via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Forfar to Aviemore?

The distance between Forfar and Aviemore is 122 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Aviemore without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £23 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Forfar to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Aviemore bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forfar to Aviemore train from?

Forfar to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Forfar to Aviemore is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Forfar to Aviemore bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forfar to Aviemore train arrive?

Forfar to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aviemore station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Aviemore is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Forfar to Aviemore.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 507+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Forfar to Aviemore - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Aviemore by bus, train, or car

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Line 20 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 21B / ...
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Stationbus
3h 30m
£23–45
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 4m
£36–94
Drive 98.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Aviemorecar 98.1 mi
1h 57m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Mill Streetbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Aviemore stationbus Ember
5h 26m
£23–36

Forfar to Aviemore by bus and foot

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Distance: 121.7 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Station via Bus Station, Overgate, and Park and Ride in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Aviemore every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

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