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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Forfar is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Forfar is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Perth South Street and arriving at Forfar via Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Perth to Forfar?

The distance between Perth and Forfar is 35 miles. The road distance is 30.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Forfar without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Perth to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Forfar bus from?

Perth to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth South Street station.

Where does the Perth to Forfar bus arrive?

Perth to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee South Marketgait station.

Can I drive from Perth to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Forfar is 31 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Perth to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 375+ hotels available in Forfar.

Perth to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 20 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus Ember
1h 31m
£14–24
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Street to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
2h 10m
£7–11
Drive 30.3 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Forfarcar 30.3 mi
42 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Perth to Forfartaxi 30.3 mi
42 min
£70–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perth South Street to Dundee South Marketgaitbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus Ember
1h 43m
£11–16

Perth to Forfar by train and bus

147Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.5 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Perth South Street to Forfar via Dundee South Marketgait and Dundee station in around 1h 43m.

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