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How to get from Forfar to Alness by bus and train?
From Forfar to Alness by bus and train
To get from Forfar to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 253 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Canal Street, Perth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X25 bus from Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station to Library, Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.
277min
253
X25Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationForfar - 2253Wait for bus253Largs
- 3
Ride to bus stationCanal Street, PerthID 6480205272 min - 4
Walk to train stationPerth950 m • 13 min - 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 6Ride to train stationInverness124 min
- 7Walk to bus stationBus Station Stance 2, InvernessID 670085865F280 m • 4 min
- 8X25Wait for busX25Alness
- 9Ride to bus stationLibrary, AlnessID 6700713440A38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Forfar to Alness by bus and train via 248, SCOTRAIL and X25
To get from Forfar to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 248 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Canal Street, Perth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X25 bus from Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station to Library, Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.
277min
248X25Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationForfar
- 2248Wait for bus248Oban
- 3Ride to bus stationCanal Street, PerthID 6480205272 min
- 4Walk to train stationPerth950 m • 13 min
- 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 6Ride to train stationInverness124 min
- 7Walk to bus stationBus Station Stance 2, InvernessID 670085865F280 m • 4 min
- 8X25Wait for busX25Alness
- 9Ride to bus stationLibrary, AlnessID 6700713440A38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Forfar to Alness
The distance between Forfar, Scotland and Alness, Scotland is approximately 281.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forfar to Alness by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Forfar
Forfar is located at Forfar, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar.
Bus stations close to Forfar:
- Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
- Coutties Wynd, Forfar
- Queen Street, Forfar
Public transport stations close to Alness, Scotland
Alness is located at Alness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Coulhill Car Park, Alness.
Bus stations close to Alness:
- Coulhill Car Park, Alness
- Taxi Office, Alness
- Hill Street, Alness
Related Routes
- Forfar to Brechin
- Forfar to Edinburgh
- Forfar to Hatton Of Cruden
- Forfar to Kilmacolm
- Forfar to Netherlee
- Forgandenny to Killearn
- Forres to Balintore
- Forres to Blairhall
- Forres to Carnock
- Forres to Comrie (Fife)
- Forres to New Deer
- Forres to Oakley
- Forres to Glasgow Airport
- Fort Augustus to Balintore
- Fort Augustus to Blairhall
- Fort Augustus to Carnock
- Fort Augustus to Comrie (Fife)
- Fort Augustus to Edinburgh
- Fort Augustus to Grantown-On-Spey
- Fort Augustus to Oakley
Alternative route from Forfar to Alness by bus and train via 248, SCOTRAIL and X25
To get from Forfar to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 248 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Canal Street, Perth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X25 bus from Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station to Library, Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.
277min
248X25Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationForfar
- 2248Wait for bus248Oban
- 3Ride to bus stationCanal Street, PerthID 6480205272 min
- 4Walk to train stationPerth950 m • 13 min
- 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 6Ride to train stationInverness124 min
- 7Walk to bus stationBus Station Stance 2, InvernessID 670085865F280 m • 4 min
- 8X25Wait for busX25Alness
- 9Ride to bus stationLibrary, AlnessID 6700713440A38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Alness?
The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X25.
What is the alternative route to get from Forfar to Alness?
The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 248, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X25.
Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Alness in Scotland?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.
Which bus line goes from Forfar to Alness in Scotland?
The 253 bus line goes from Largs station near Forfar to Canal Street, Perth station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Canal Street, Perth station near Alness in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Forfar to Alness in Scotland by bus and train?
The total travel time between Forfar and Alness in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 37 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Forfar to get to Alness in Scotland?
Get on the 253 bus from the Largs stop near Forfar in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forfar and Alness in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the Canal Street, Perth stop, which is closest to Alness in Scotland.
