What is the cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Forres?

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Forres is to bus via Haymarket which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bathgate to Forres?

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Forres is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Forres. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Forres via Queensferry Street and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Forres Station via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Forres?

The distance between Bathgate and Forres is 202 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bathgate to Forres without a car?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Forres without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bathgate to Forres?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Bathgate to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Forres bus from?

Bathgate to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Forres train from?

Bathgate to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Forres?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Forres is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Bathgate to Forres bus arrive?

Bathgate to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Bathgate to Forres train arrive?

Bathgate to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Forres is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Bathgate to Forres.

How do I get a train ticket from Bathgate to Forres?

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 295+ hotels available in Forres.

Bathgate to Forres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bathgate to Forres by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Larbert to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Elgin
5h 36m
£85–158
Bus via Haymarket
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
7h 12m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
7h 1m
£31–46
Drive 159.7 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Forrescar 159.7 mi
3h 8m
£39–56
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
5h 38m
£78–178

Bathgate to Forres by bus and train

2Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 200.5 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Larbert to Forres twice a week. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Forres via Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 1m.

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