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

The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Forfar is to bus via Perth which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dornoch and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Dornoch and arriving at The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Dornoch and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Dornoch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Dundee via Inverness and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Dornoch to Forfar?

The distance between Dornoch and Forfar is 204 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dornoch to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Dornoch to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dornoch to Forfar bus from?

Dornoch to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dornoch station.

Where do I catch the Dornoch to Forfar train from?

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

Train or bus from Dornoch to Forfar?

The best way to get from Dornoch to Forfar is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Dornoch to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dornoch to Forfar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dornoch to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Forfar is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Dornoch to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 539+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
6h 13m
£27–45
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
6h 20m
£21–35
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
6h 16m
£49–116
Drive 162.3 mi
1. Drive from Dornoch to Forfarcar 162.3 mi
3h 24m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Arbroathtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 32m
£78–148
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 48m
£67–151

Dornoch to Forfar by bus

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Distance: 202.6 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Dornoch to The Cross via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Forfar via Post Office, Tain, Inverness, Perth, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 7h 48m.

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