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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Forfar is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at The Cross via Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Inverness to Forfar?

The distance between Inverness and Forfar is 152 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Inverness to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Forfar bus from?

Inverness to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Inverness to Forfar?

The best way to get from Inverness to Forfar is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Inverness to Forfar bus arrive?

Inverness to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Forfar is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Inverness to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 510+ hotels available in Forfar.

Inverness to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 27 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Forfar by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 20m
£37–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
4h 42m
£19–32
Drive 121.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Forfarcar 121.9 mi
2h 34m
£31–44
Train, line 27 bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St John's Churchbus 27
4h 29m
£74–130
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus Ember
4h 50m
£20–29

Inverness to Forfar by train and bus

85Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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