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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Thurso is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 45m.

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 53m 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 Sir George's Street Church via Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Forfar to Thurso?

The distance between Forfar and Thurso is 282 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 45m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m 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 45m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 58m.

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 53m to drive from Forfar to Thurso.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 98+ hotels available in Thurso.

Forfar to Thurso - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Thurso 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
best
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
8h 45m
£46–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
8h 48m
Drive 228.5 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Thurso228.5 mi
4h 53m
£57–82
Bus via Slessor Gardens
1. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to Park and RideE3
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
8h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
9h 58m
£61–145

Forfar to Thurso by bus

66Weekly Buses

8h 45mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Thurso.

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Distance: 280.2 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Sir George's Street Church via Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Cross to Thurso via Bus Station, Arbroath, and Inverness in around 9h 58m.

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