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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dumfries is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at School via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Lockerbie via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dumfries?

The distance between Forfar and Dumfries is 176 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Dumfries without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Forfar to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dumfries bus from?

Forfar to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dumfries train from?

Forfar to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dumfries is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Forfar to Dumfries bus arrive?

Forfar to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Forfar to Dumfries train arrive?

Forfar to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dumfries is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Forfar to Dumfries.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 392+ hotels available in Dumfries.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
5h 6m
£39–70
Drive 140.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forfar to Dumfriescar 140.4 mi
2h 41m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 7m
£49–98
Bus via Overgate
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
5h 24m
£40–59
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
5h 37m
£67–138
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus 101A / ...
6h 51m

Forfar to Dumfries by bus, foot, and train

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.3 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to School via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 5h 7m.

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