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How to get from Forfar to Fortrose by bus?

From Forfar to Fortrose by bus

To get from Forfar to Fortrose in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 253 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Murraygate, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 228 bus and finally take the 26A bus from Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station to Post Office, Fortrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Bus - 253253
Bus - 228228
Bus - 26A26A
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Murraygate, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400PT1169
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Millburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morrisons, Millburn
    ID 670030031
    196 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Cromarty
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Post Office, Fortrose
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Fortrose
    ID 670061021
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forfar to Fortrose by bus via 248, 228 and 26A

To get from Forfar to Fortrose in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 248 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Murraygate, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 228 bus and finally take the 26A bus from Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station to Post Office, Fortrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Bus - 248248
Bus - 228228
Bus - 26A26A
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 248248
    Wait for bus
    248
    Oban
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Murraygate, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400PT1169
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Millburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morrisons, Millburn
    ID 670030031
    196 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Cromarty
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Post Office, Fortrose
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Fortrose
    ID 670061021
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forfar to Fortrose
The distance between Forfar, Scotland and Fortrose, Scotland is approximately 150.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 282 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forfar to Fortrose by bus, 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 Fortrose, Scotland

Fortrose is located at Fortrose, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Chanonry Park, Fortrose.

Bus stations close to Fortrose:

  • Chanonry Park, Fortrose
  • Post Office, Fortrose
  • Church Of Scotland, Fortrose

Alternative route from Forfar to Fortrose by bus via 248, 228 and 26A

To get from Forfar to Fortrose in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 248 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Murraygate, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 228 bus and finally take the 26A bus from Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station to Post Office, Fortrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Bus - 248248
Bus - 228228
Bus - 26A26A
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 248248
    Wait for bus
    248
    Oban
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Murraygate, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400PT1169
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Millburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morrisons, Millburn
    ID 670030031
    196 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Cromarty
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Post Office, Fortrose
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Fortrose
    ID 670061021
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Fortrose?

    The fastest way takes 282 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line 228, Bus line 26A.

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

    The alternative route takes 282 minutes, using Bus line 248, Bus line 228, Bus line 26A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.

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

    The 253 bus line goes from Largs station near Forfar to Murraygate, Dundee City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Murraygate, Dundee City Centre station near Fortrose in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Forfar to Fortrose in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Forfar and Fortrose in Scotland by bus is about 4 hr 42 min.

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

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

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