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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    8h 41m
    £60–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    9h 23m
    £32–55

  3. Bus, train via Glenelg

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to New Broadford Hospitalbus bus 917 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain train
    11h 22m
    £79–189

  4. Drive  206.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Forfarcar car 206.9 mi
    4h 9m
    £52–74

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    9h 3m
    £66–167

  6. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to King Streetbus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    9h 6m
    £41–70

Portree to Forfar by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Forfar via King Street, Inverness Union Street, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 9h 6m.

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