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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Forfar is to bus via Perth which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Arbroath via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Thurso to Forfar?

The distance between Thurso and Forfar is 282 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Thurso to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Forfar bus from?

Thurso to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Forfar train from?

Thurso to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Forfar?

The best way to get from Thurso to Forfar is to bus which takes 8h and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £260 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Thurso to Forfar bus arrive?

Thurso to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Thurso to Forfar train arrive?

Thurso to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Forfar is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Thurso to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 549+ hotels available in Forfar.

Thurso to Forfar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Forfar by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
8h
£35–55
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
8h 1m
£23–39
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 59m
£142–256
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Forfarcar 228.7 mi
4h 57m
£56–80
Ferry, fly, bus
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 17m
£141–364
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
9h 8m
£114–239

Thurso to Forfar by train and bus

25Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.6 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to The Cross via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to St John's Church via Inverness, Arbroath, and Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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