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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Forfar is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 3h 23m.

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 23m and costs £26 - £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, Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Forfar?

The distance between Loch Ness and Forfar is 186 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 and train via Perth which takes 6h 13m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 Highland Council, depart from Upper Foyers Shop station.

Where does the Loch Ness to Forfar bus arrive?

Loch Ness to Forfar bus services, operated by Highland Council, arrive at Academy Street 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 23m to drive from Loch Ness to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 520+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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, train via Perth
best
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
6h 13m
£46–124
Drive 108.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Forfarcar 108.4 mi
3h 23m
£27–38
Line 302 bus, bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Upper Foyers Shop to Academy Streetbus 302
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8
4. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
6h 35m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 32m
£80–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 38m
£27–40

Loch Ness to Forfar by bus and train

84Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Upper Foyers Shop to The Cross via Academy Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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