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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dingwall is to line 20 bus and bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.

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 Council Offices and arriving at Hill Street via Overgate, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dingwall?

The distance between Forfar and Dingwall is 174 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 bus and train which takes 4h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dingwall is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Forfar to Dingwall bus arrive?

Forfar to Dingwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus 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 1044+ hotels available in Dingwall.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4h 56m
Line 20 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Station21A / ...
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ride
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 1 to Hill Street28 / ...
5h 15m
£19–47
Drive 134.9 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Dingwall134.9 mi
2h 52m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to Park and RideE3
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
5h 21m
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 16m
£50–103

Forfar to Dingwall by bus and foot

411Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Hill Street via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 3h 16m.

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