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 £65 - £210 and takes 4h 57m.

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 4h 57m and costs £65 - £210.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Cumming Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

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 51m.

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 which takes 11h 51m and costs £110 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD 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 which takes 11h 51m and costs £110 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 9m.

Where does the Cardiff to Forres bus arrive?

Cardiff to Forres bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 46m 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 409+ hotels available in Forres.

Cardiff to Forres - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4h 57m
£66–205
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
11h 51m
£116–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
15h 9m
Drive 522.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Forres522.6 mi
9h 46m
£131–189
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
6h 39m
£119–271
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
7h 32m
£131–330
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
13h 14m
£74–587
Train, bus via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
13h 31m

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

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Distance: 492.5 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Cumming Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 15h 9m.

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