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 South Street and arriving at The Cross via Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

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 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from South Street station.

Where does the Perth to Forfar bus arrive?

Perth to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Hebrides Drive 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 475+ 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 DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to LidlE1
1h 13m
Drive 30.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth to Forfar30.3 mi
42 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Perth to Forfar30.3 mi
42 min
£70–90
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from South Street to Hebrides DriveM9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hebrides Drive to The Cross21B / ...
1h 23m
£10–14
Bus, line 20 bus via Seagate Bus Station
1. Take the bus from South Street to Seagate Bus StationM8
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Cross21B / ...
1h 30m
£10–14

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Distance: 34.5 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

You can take a bus from South Street to The Cross via Hebrides Drive in around 1h 23m.

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