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How to get from Forfar to Fochabers by bus and train?

From Forfar to Fochabers by bus and train

To get from Forfar to Fochabers in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Waterstones, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 10 bus from The Square, Huntly station to East Street, Fochabers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min.

266min
Bus - 2020
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1010
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterstones, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400A127
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huntly
    131 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Huntly
    ID 630030981
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station East Street, Fochabers
    Ride to bus station
    East Street, Fochabers
    ID 638051042
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forfar to Fochabers by bus and train via 29, SCOTRAIL and 10

To get from Forfar to Fochabers in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 29 bus from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station to Lloyds Pharmacy, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 10 bus from The Square, Huntly station to East Street, Fochabers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.

303min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Montrose
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lloyds Pharmacy, Montrose
    ID 6490IM1800
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huntly
    98 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Huntly
    ID 630030981
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station East Street, Fochabers
    Ride to bus station
    East Street, Fochabers
    ID 638051042
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forfar to Fochabers
The distance between Forfar, Scotland and Fochabers, Scotland is approximately 144.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 266 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forfar to Fochabers 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 Fochabers, Scotland

Fochabers is located at Fochabers, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Fochabers.

Bus stations close to Fochabers:

  • The Square, Fochabers
  • East Street, Fochabers
  • Milnes Primary School, Fochabers

Alternative route from Forfar to Fochabers by bus and train via 29, SCOTRAIL and 10

To get from Forfar to Fochabers in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 29 bus from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar station to Lloyds Pharmacy, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 10 bus from The Square, Huntly station to East Street, Fochabers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.

303min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
    ID 6490IM241
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Montrose
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lloyds Pharmacy, Montrose
    ID 6490IM1800
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huntly
    98 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Huntly
    ID 630030981
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station East Street, Fochabers
    Ride to bus station
    East Street, Fochabers
    ID 638051042
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Fochabers?

    The fastest way takes 266 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 10.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forfar to Fochabers?

    The alternative route takes 303 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 10.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Fochabers in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forfar to Fochabers in Scotland?

    The 20 bus line goes from Dundee City Centre station near Forfar to Waterstones, Dundee City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Waterstones, Dundee City Centre station near Fochabers in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Forfar to Fochabers in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Forfar and Fochabers in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forfar to get to Fochabers in Scotland?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Dundee City Centre stop near Forfar in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forfar and Fochabers in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Waterstones, Dundee City Centre stop, which is closest to Fochabers in Scotland.

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