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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dornoch is to bus via Kinross which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 45m.

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 25m 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 Council Offices and arriving at Clydesdale Bank via Overgate, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dornoch?

The distance between Forfar and Dornoch is 196 miles. The road distance is 163.1 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 which takes 6h 9m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 FlixBus, depart from Park and Ride station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Dornoch?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dornoch is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Forfar to Dornoch bus arrive?

Forfar to Dornoch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Forfar to Dornoch?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dornoch is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Forfar to Dornoch.

Where can I stay near Dornoch?

There are 283+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus X99
6h 9m
£38–53
Bus via Kinross
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus M92
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch Academybus
7h 45m
£33–48
Bus, train
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 31m
£63–115
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 162.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Dornochcar 162.1 mi
3h 25m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
7h 59m
£65–160

Forfar to Dornoch by bus and foot

36Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forfar to Dornoch.

Launch map view

Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Clydesdale Bank via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Cathedral Square via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Perth, Inverness, Tain, and Post Office in around 7h 59m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.