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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Forfar is to train via Perth which costs £25 - £85 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Perth Broxden Park And Ride and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Wick to Forfar?

The distance between Wick and Forfar is 259 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Wick to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Forfar bus from?

Wick to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Train or bus from Wick to Forfar?

The best way to get from Wick to Forfar is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £25 - £85 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Wick to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wick to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Forfar is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Wick to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 474+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Wick 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 Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and RideUk093 / ...
7h 18m
£41–65
Train via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wick to InvernessWick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
9h 19m
£26–82
Drive 221.7 mi
1. Drive from Wick to Forfar221.7 mi
4h 45m
£56–81
Bus via Hebrides Drive
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Hebrides DriveM9 / ...
7h 39m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union StreetE6
2. Take the train from Inverness to PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 47m
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to InvernessWick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to ArbroathInverness - Edinburgh
9h 36m
£56–115

Wick to Forfar by train and bus

17Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.6 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Perth Broxden Park And Ride, and Seagate Bus Station in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wick to Lidl via Inverness, Perth, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 9h 19m.

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