What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Dunnottar Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Dunnottar Junction via Mackie Motors and Lloyds Pharmacy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

The distance between Forfar and Dunnottar Castle is 41 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £10 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dunnottar Castle bus from?

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

Where does the Forfar to Dunnottar Castle bus arrive?

Forfar to Dunnottar Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Brechin station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dunnottar Castle is 36 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle.

Where can I stay near Dunnottar Castle?

There are 651+ hotels available in Dunnottar Castle.

Forfar to Dunnottar Castle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 30 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle by bus, car, taxi, or train

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

Bus, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Brechinbus
2. Take the bus from Mackie Motors to Western Roadbus 30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lloyds Pharmacy to Dunnottar Junctionbus X7
1h 41m
£10–19
Bus, line 30 bus via Royal Bank of Scotland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Northern Hotelbus 21A / ...
2. Take the bus from Mackie Motors to Western Roadbus 30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lloyds Pharmacy to Dunnottar Junctionbus X7
1h 53m
£8–16
Drive 35.8 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Dunnottar Castlecar 35.8 mi
40 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forfar to Dunnottar Castletaxi 35.8 mi
40 min
£85–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Montrosetrain
3. Take the bus from Lloyds Pharmacy to Dunnottar Junctionbus X7
2h 19m
£17–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dunnottar Castlebus Ember
2h 28m
£13–19

Forfar to Dunnottar Castle by bus

147Weekly Buses

1h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Dunnottar Castle, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Forfar to Dunnottar Junction via Brechin, Mackie Motors, Western Road, and Lloyds Pharmacy in around 1h 41m.

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