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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Forres is to train and fly which costs £45 - £200 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Forres is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Forres. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Forres via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Forres Station via Crewe, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Forres?

The distance between Cardiff and Forres is 495 miles. The road distance is 525.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Forres without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 57m and costs £90 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cardiff to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Forres bus from?

Cardiff to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Forres train from?

Cardiff to Forres train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Forres?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Forres is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 57m and costs £90 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Forres bus arrive?

Cardiff to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Forres train arrive?

Cardiff to Forres train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Forres is 526 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Cardiff to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 418+ hotels available in Forres.

Cardiff to Forres - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Forres by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
5h 4m
£46–197
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
11h 57m
£91–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
15h 23m
Drive 522.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Forrescar 522.6 mi
9h 51m
£127–183
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
6h 38m
£78–239
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
6h 12m
£107–357
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 30m
£98–304
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
12h 45m
£248–792
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
13h 42m
£108–154

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 492.5 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Forres, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Forres Station via Crewe, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Forres via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 15h 23m.

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