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

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  1. Train via Perth

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    9h 32m
    £93–190

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    10h
    £23–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    9h 41m
    £32–47

  4. Drive  228.5 mi

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

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick (WIC)plane plane ABZ - WIC
    3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    6h 34m
    £53–287

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train Dundee - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    10h 28m
    £99–221

Forfar to Thurso by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar South to Thurso via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 41m.

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