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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Forfar is to train via Perth which costs £26 - £85 and takes 9h 5m.

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 51m 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 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 10m.

How far is it from Thurso to Forfar?

The distance between Thurso and Forfar is 277 miles. The road distance is 229.2 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 10m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Forfar?

The best way to get from Thurso to Forfar is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Thurso to Forfar bus arrive?

Thurso to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Thurso to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Forfar is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Thurso to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 488+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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

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 Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
8h 10m
£44–71
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus Ember
8h 31m
£12–106
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 5m
£27–82
Drive 227.8 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Forfarcar 227.8 mi
4h 51m
£56–80
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
5h 37m
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
9h 6m
£71–105

Thurso to Forfar by bus

36Weekly Buses

8h 10mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.2 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Forfar via Inverness, Perth, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 9h 5m.

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