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How to get from Forfar to Thurso by bus?

From Forfar to Thurso by bus

To get from Forfar to Thurso in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 231 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Kingdom Services, Halbeath station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the X99 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Bank Of Scotland, Thurso station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 27 min.

567min
Bus - 231231
Bus - M90M90
Bus - X99X99
Walk to Thurso
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 231231
    Wait for bus
    231
    Livingston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingdom Services, Halbeath
    ID 6500D0340
    106 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park & Ride, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1701
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    190 min
  • 7
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
    ID 6700713343
    214 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thurso
    Walk to
    Thurso
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forfar to Thurso by bus via 253, 228 and X99

To get from Forfar to Thurso 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 X99 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Bank Of Scotland, Thurso station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 34 min.

574min
Bus - 253253
Bus - 228228
Bus - X99X99
Walk to Thurso
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 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    660 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
    ID 6700713343
    214 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thurso
    Walk to
    Thurso
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forfar to Thurso

The distance between Forfar, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland is approximately 464.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 567 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forfar to Thurso 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 Thurso, Scotland

Thurso is located at Thurso, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Royal Bank Of Scotland, Thurso.

Train stations close to Thurso:

  • Thurso

Bus stations close to Thurso:

  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
  • Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
  • Station, Thurso

Ferry stations close to Thurso:

  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster

Alternative route from Forfar to Thurso by bus via 253, 228 and X99

To get from Forfar to Thurso 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 X99 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Bank Of Scotland, Thurso station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 34 min.

574min
Bus - 253253
Bus - 228228
Bus - X99X99
Walk to Thurso
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 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    660 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
    ID 6700713343
    214 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thurso
    Walk to
    Thurso
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Thurso?

    The fastest way takes 567 minutes, using Bus line 231, Bus line M90, Bus line X99.

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

    The alternative route takes 574 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line 228, Bus line X99.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 27 min.

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

    The 231 bus line goes from Livingston station near Forfar to Kingdom Services, Halbeath station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kingdom Services, Halbeath station near Thurso in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Forfar and Thurso in Scotland by bus is about 9 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 231 bus from the Livingston stop near Forfar in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kingdom Services, Halbeath stop, which is closest to Thurso in Scotland.