There are 6 ways to get from Forfar to Dornoch by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus via Perth
best- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus Ember
7h 12m£45–106Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest- Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus
7h 57m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus
7h 33m£26–39Drive 162.1 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Dornochcar 162.1 mi
3h 27m£41–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Dundee - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus Ember
8h 3m£51–137Train
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
8h 15m£56–125
Forfar to Dornoch by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dornoch is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £16 - £24 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dornoch is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dornoch. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Dornoch via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Dornoch. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Tain via Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Forfar and Dornoch is 201 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Dornoch without a car is to train and bus via Perth which takes 7h 12m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Forfar to Dornoch, including transfers.
Forfar to Dornoch bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forfar station.
Forfar to Dornoch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Dornoch is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Dornoch, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Forfar to Dornoch via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar South to Cathedral Square via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Perth, Inverness, Tain, and Post Office in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Forfar to Dornoch bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.
Forfar to Dornoch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dornoch is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Forfar to Dornoch.
There are 282+ hotels available in Dornoch.




















