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How to get fromForfar to Thursoby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens

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    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    8h 36m
    £41–76

  2. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    9h 31m
    £90–190

  3. Drive  228.5 mi

    1. Drive from Forfar to Thursocar car 228.5 mi
    4h 59m
    £57–82

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Kinross Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    9h 59m
    £41–81

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    10h 11m
    £99–221

Forfar to Thurso by bus

Calendar41Weekly Buses
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Thurso via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 31m.

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