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Trip Overview

The average bus between Forfar and Alness takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forfar to Alness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 41m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 20 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus bus 20C / ...
  2. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ridebus bus
  3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
  4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus bus X25 / ...
5h 3m
£27–62

Forfar to Alness bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Forfar and Alness. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Alness at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland6h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 53m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 53m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 53m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Alness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Forfar to Alness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Library via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 5h 3m.

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