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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dingwall is to line 20 bus and bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dingwall is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Hill Street via Overgate, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Inverness via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dingwall?

The distance between Forfar and Dingwall is 169 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Dingwall without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Forfar to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dingwall bus from?

Forfar to Dingwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dingwall train from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dingwall is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Forfar to Dingwall bus arrive?

Forfar to Dingwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Forfar to Dingwall train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dingwall is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Forfar to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Forfar to Dingwall - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Dingwall by bus, train, or car

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Line 20 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 21B / ...
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 1 to Hill Streetbus 27 / ...
5h 4m
£27–62
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 35m
£48–116
Drive 134.9 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Dingwallcar 134.9 mi
2h 53m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Kinross Park and Ridebus Ember
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 54m
£30–63
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h
£72–139

Forfar to Dingwall by bus, foot, and train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Hill Street via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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