What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Lismore Island?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Lismore Island is to bus and ferry via Glasgow which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Lismore Island?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Lismore Island is to bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 8h 42m and costs £30 - £60.

How far is it from Forfar to Lismore Island?

The distance between Forfar and Lismore Island is 169 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Lismore Island without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Lismore Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Forfar to Lismore Island?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Forfar to Lismore Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lismore Island?

There are 471+ hotels available in Lismore Island.

Forfar to Lismore Island - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Forfar to Lismore Island by bus, ferry, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Park and RideE1
2. Take the bus from Kinross Park & Ride to Crianlarich A82
3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Road977 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lismore Ferry Terminal
8h 34m
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lismore Ferry Terminal
8h 42m
£31–58
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lismore Ferry Terminal
8h 50m
£38–115

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Lismore Island, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Forfar to Lismore Island. However, you can take the bus to Park and Ride, take the bus to Crianlarich A82, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lismore Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Lismore Ferry Terminal via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 8h 50m.

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