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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Inverness is to bus via Perth which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Forfar to Inverness?

The distance between Forfar and Inverness is 159 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Inverness without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Forfar to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Inverness bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Inverness?

The best way to get from Forfar to Inverness is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £28 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Forfar to Inverness bus arrive?

Forfar to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Kinross Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Inverness is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Forfar to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 790+ hotels available in Inverness.

Forfar to Inverness - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 27 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Forfar to Inverness 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4h 1m
£53–96
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Mill Streetbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
5h 6m
£26–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Kinross Park and Ridebus Ember
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 6m
£28–39
Drive 122.4 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Invernesscar 122.4 mi
2h 39m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 48m
£40–119
Line 27 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Cross to Bus Stationbus 27
2. Take the train from Arbroath to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 9m
£74–135

Forfar to Inverness by bus

140Weekly Buses

5h 6mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Inverness.

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Bus Station Stance 3 via Park and Ride in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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