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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dornoch is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dornoch is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Dornoch?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dornoch. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Clydesdale Bank via Aberdeen Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dornoch?

The distance between Forfar and Dornoch is 201 miles. The road distance is 162.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Dornoch without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Forfar to Dornoch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dornoch bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Dornoch?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dornoch is to bus via Aberdeen which takes 7h 4m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Forfar to Dornoch bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Dornoch?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dornoch is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Forfar to Dornoch.

Where can I stay near Dornoch?

There are 267+ hotels available in Dornoch.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus X99
6h 1m
£63–110
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus X99
7h 4m
£30–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus X99
7h 15m
£84–149
Drive 161.7 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Dornochcar 161.7 mi
3h 21m
£40–58
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
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus X99
8h 1m
£36–54
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
8h 20m
£58–159

Forfar to Dornoch by bus

18Weekly Buses

7h 4mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Dornoch.

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Distance: 200 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Clydesdale Bank via Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Cathedral Square via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Perth, Inverness, Tain, and Post Office in around 8h 20m.

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