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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Forres is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Forres is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Forres. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Forres via Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Forres Station via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Forres?

The distance between Carlisle and Forres is 310 miles. The road distance is 248.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Forres without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Carlisle to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Forres bus from?

Carlisle to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Forres train from?

Carlisle to Forres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Forres?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Carlisle to Forres bus arrive?

Carlisle to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Carlisle to Forres train arrive?

Carlisle to Forres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Forres is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Carlisle to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 445+ hotels available in Forres.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
6h 25m
£106–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
8h 5m
£32–49
Drive 247.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Forrescar 247.4 mi
4h 32m
£61–88
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
6h 59m
£120–265
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 47m
£122–268
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
8h 6m
£69–112
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 54m
£130–287
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 11m
£117–254
Train to Newcastle, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
8h 16m
£133–283

Carlisle to Forres by bus

5Weekly Buses

8h 5mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Forres.

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Distance: 308.5 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Forres, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Forres Station via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Forres via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 5m.

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