What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Forfar is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Ness and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Upper Foyers Shop and arriving at The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Forfar?

The distance between Loch Ness and Forfar is 175 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Ness to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £17 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Loch Ness to Forfar?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Loch Ness to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loch Ness to Forfar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Loch Ness to Forfar?

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Forfar is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Loch Ness to Forfar bus arrive?

Loch Ness to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Loch Ness to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ness to Forfar is 109 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Loch Ness to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 471+ hotels available in Forfar.

Loch Ness to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 302 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Loch Ness 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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and RideUk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Hebrides DriveM9 / ...
5h 21m
£17–32
Line 302 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Upper Foyers Shop to Academy Street302
2. Take the train from Inverness to PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 47m
Drive 108.4 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Forfar108.4 mi
3h 22m
£28–40
Bus via Union Street
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Hebrides DriveM9 / ...
5h 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to ArbroathInverness - Edinburgh
6h 6m
£44–94

Loch Ness to Forfar by bus

54Weekly Buses

5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.8 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Upper Foyers Shop to The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, and Hebrides Drive in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Arbroath 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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