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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dufftown is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dufftown is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Dufftown?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Lidl and arriving at The Clock Tower via Adelphi, Reidhaven Square and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dufftown?

The distance between Forfar and Dufftown is 149 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Dufftown without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Forfar to Dufftown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dufftown bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Dufftown?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dufftown is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 36 bus, which costs and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Forfar to Dufftown bus arrive?

Forfar to Dufftown bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Adelphi station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Dufftown?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dufftown is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Forfar to Dufftown.

Where can I stay near Dufftown?

There are 176+ hotels available in Dufftown.

Forfar to Dufftown - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 36 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Dufftown 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
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
4h 11m
£57–150
Drive 82.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forfar to Dufftown82.2 mi
1h 45m
£21–30
Bus, train, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Tower36
5h 11m
Bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Reidhaven SquareE7
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Tower36
5h 14m
Line 27 bus, train, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from The Cross to Bus Station27
2. Take the train from Arbroath to Elgin
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Tower36
6h 14m
£41–91

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 148.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to Dufftown via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Keith Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to The Clock Tower via Adelphi, Reidhaven Square, and Bus Station in around 5h 14m.

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