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How to get fromBathgate to Forresby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Larbert to Forrestrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Elgin
    5h 35m
    £74–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus bus Ember
    7h 37m
    £23–33

  3. Bus via Waterloo Place

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Leys Roadbus bus M96 / ...
    7h 31m
    £28–64

  4. Drive  159.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bathgate to Forrescar car 159.7 mi
    3h 8m
    £41–59

  5. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 6m
    £77–151

Bathgate to Forres by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Larbert to Forres twice a week. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millburn Road to Leys Road via Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 7h 31m.

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