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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Plockton is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Plockton is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Forfar to Plockton?

The distance between Forfar and Plockton is 232 miles. The road distance is 176.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Plockton without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Forfar to Plockton, including transfers.

Train or bus from Forfar to Plockton?

The best way to get from Forfar to Plockton is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £26 - £160 and takes 8h 8m.

Can I drive from Forfar to Plockton?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Plockton is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Forfar to Plockton.

Where can I stay near Plockton?

There are 237+ hotels available in Plockton.

Forfar to Plockton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Forfar to Plockton by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraig
7h 22m
Train via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to DuncraigInverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
8h 8m
£27–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Camp Site Road End917
7h 43m
Drive 175.8 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Plockton175.8 mi
3h 26m
£44–64
Bus, train via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
3. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraig
8h 25m
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to DuncraigInverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
8h 32m
£61–135

Forfar to Plockton by bus, foot, and train

25Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Plockton.

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Distance: 230.5 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Plockton via Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Park and Ride, Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Camp Site Road End in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Duncraig via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Perth, and Inverness in around 8h 8m.

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