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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Forfar is to bus via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 25m.

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 38m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at The Cross via Park and Ride and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Inverness to Forfar?

The distance between Inverness and Forfar is 154 miles. The road distance is 123 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 bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Forfar?

The best way to get from Inverness to Forfar is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Inverness to Forfar bus arrive?

Inverness to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Perth Broxden Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Forfar is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Inverness to Forfar.

How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to Forfar?

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Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 542+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Forfar 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 Inverness Union Street to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus Ember
4h 5m
£20–32
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
4h 25m
£18–33
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 18m
£73–134
Drive 122.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Forfarcar 122.3 mi
2h 38m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 18m
£44–119

Inverness to Forfar by bus

70Weekly Buses

4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.8 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth Broxden Park and Ride every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, 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.

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