What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Dunnottar Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle. However, there are services departing from Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Dunnottar Castle via Montrose High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

The distance between Forfar and Dunnottar Castle is 54 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle without a car is to line 27 bus and bus via Montrose High Street which takes 2h 15m and costs £10 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dunnottar Castle bus from?

Forfar to Dunnottar Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Forfar to Dunnottar Castle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dunnottar Castle is 37 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle.

Where can I stay near Dunnottar Castle?

There are 640+ hotels available in Dunnottar Castle.

Forfar to Dunnottar Castle - 6 ways to travel via train, line 27 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Forfar to Dunnottar Castle by bus, car, taxi, or train

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Line 27 bus, bus via Montrose High Street
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1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Bus Stationbus 27
2. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dunnottar Castlebus Ember
2h 15m
£10–24
Drive 36.7 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Dunnottar Castlecar 36.7 mi
38 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forfar to Dunnottar Castletaxi 36.7 mi
38 min
£160–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar South to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Montrosetrain
3. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dunnottar Castlebus
2h 15m
£13–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dunnottar Castlebus Ember
2h 35m
£13–19
Line 27 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Bus Stationbus 27
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dunnottar Junctionbus X7
2h 48m
£12–18

Forfar to Dunnottar Castle by bus and train

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Distance: 53.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Dunnottar Castle, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Dunnottar Castle via Bus Station, Arbroath, Montrose, and Montrose High Street in around 2h 15m.

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