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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dingwall is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dingwall is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Hill Street via Aberdeen Union Street and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dingwall?

The distance between Forfar and Dingwall is 171 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Dingwall without a car is to train via Perth which takes 6h 22m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Forfar to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dingwall bus from?

Forfar to Dingwall bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forfar station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dingwall is to train via Perth which takes 6h 22m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberdeen, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Forfar to Dingwall bus arrive?

Forfar to Dingwall bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dingwall is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Forfar to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1186+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Forfar to Dingwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Dingwall by train, bus, or car

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Train via Perth
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 22m
£53–134
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 29m
£26–37
Drive 134.9 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Dingwallcar 134.9 mi
2h 52m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 34m
£80–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Mill Streetbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
7h 19m
£32–48

Forfar to Dingwall by bus, foot, and train

78Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Hill Street via Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 6h 29m.

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