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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Forfar is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Portree and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Somerled Square and arriving at Forfar via Bus Station Stance 3, Perth South Street and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Portree to Forfar?

The distance between Portree and Forfar is 267 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Portree to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portree to Forfar bus from?

Portree to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Somerled Square station.

Where does the Portree to Forfar bus arrive?

Portree to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Portree to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Portree to Forfar is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Portree to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 542+ hotels available in Forfar.

Portree to Forfar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Portree 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 Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
8h 35m
£40–61
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 56m
£38–54
Bus, train via Glenelg
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to New Broadford Hospitalbus 917 / ...
2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain
11h 14m
£120–228
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Portree to Forfarcar 206.9 mi
4h 8m
£51–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
8h 38m
£62–144
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 39m
£91–160

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portree to Forfar.

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Distance: 265.5 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Forfar via Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station, Perth South Street, Dundee South Marketgait, and Dundee station in around 8h 35m.

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