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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Aviemore is to bus via Pitlochry which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Aviemore is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Station via Park and Ride and West End Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Aviemore via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Forfar to Aviemore?

The distance between Forfar and Aviemore is 118 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Aviemore without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Forfar to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Aviemore bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forfar to Aviemore train from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Forfar to Aviemore is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Pitlochry, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Forfar to Aviemore bus arrive?

Forfar to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Kinross Park and Ride station.

Where does the Forfar to Aviemore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Aviemore is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Forfar to Aviemore.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 481+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Forfar to Aviemore - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Aviemore by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
3h 59m
£30–75
Bus via Pitlochry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Kinross Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to West End Car Parkbus M90
3. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Stationbus
4h 28m
£21–37
Drive 98.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Aviemorecar 98.1 mi
1h 57m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Scott Streetbus 57 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Burnside Avenuebus M91
6h 55m
£25–37

Forfar to Aviemore by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Aviemore every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Station via Park and Ride and West End Car Park in around 4h 28m.

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