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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Thurso is to bus via Kinross which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Overgate, Park and Ride and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Forfar to Thurso?

The distance between Forfar and Thurso is 286 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Forfar to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Thurso bus from?

Forfar to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park and Ride station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Thurso?

The best way to get from Forfar to Thurso is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Forfar to Thurso bus arrive?

Forfar to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Forfar to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Thurso is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Forfar to Thurso.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 115+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
8h 30m
£42–80
Bus via Kinross
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus M92
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
9h 57m
£35–69
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
9h 37m
£108–239
Drive 228.5 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Thursocar 228.5 mi
4h 56m
£57–81
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
5h 19m
£144–410
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
9h 58m
£135–257

Forfar to Thurso by bus, foot, and train

20Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.5 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Thurso via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 37m.

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