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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dingwall is to train via Perth which costs £18 - £70 and takes 6h 21m.

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 48m 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 Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dingwall?

The distance between Forfar and Dingwall is 174 miles. The road distance is 135.3 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 bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs £21 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 bus which takes 5h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £65 and takes 6h.

Where does the Forfar to Dingwall bus arrive?

Forfar to Dingwall bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Kinross Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dingwall is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Forfar to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Forfar to Dingwall - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Forfar to Dingwall by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4h 53m
£21–90
Train via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 21m
£19–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Kinross Park and Ridebus Ember
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 41m
Drive 134.5 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Dingwallcar 134.5 mi
2h 48m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h
£61–65
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
6h 5m
£29–80

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 173 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Hill Street via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £53–54 and the journey takes 3h 16m.

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