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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Forfar is to bus via Perth which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Forfar via Park and Ride and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Dundee via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Inverness to Forfar?

The distance between Inverness and Forfar is 152 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Forfar without a car is to train via Perth which takes 4h 1m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Inverness to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Forfar bus from?

Inverness to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Forfar train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Forfar?

The best way to get from Inverness to Forfar is to train via Perth which takes 4h 1m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Inverness to Forfar bus arrive?

Inverness to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Inverness to Forfar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Forfar is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Inverness to Forfar.

How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to Forfar?

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Where can I stay near Forfar?

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

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Train via Perth
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 1m
£37–94
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus Ember
5h 16m
£20–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
4h 16m
£21–33
Drive 122.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Forfarcar 122.3 mi
2h 38m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 26m
£45–119

Inverness to Forfar by train and bus

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ride hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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