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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Forres is to bus via Galashiels which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 35m.

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 30m 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 Halston Hotel and arriving at Cumming Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

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 14m.

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 which takes 6h 14m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 Halston Hotel 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 which takes 6h 14m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Carlisle to Forres bus arrive?

Carlisle to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 30m 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 403+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
6h 14m
£44–181
Bus via Galashiels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport InterchangeX95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus StationX62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
10h 35m
£32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
6h 52m
Drive 247.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Forres247.4 mi
4h 30m
£61–88
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
6h 26m
£84–298
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
7h 28m
£73–92
Train to Newcastle, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NCL - INV
8h 50m
£127–218
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
5h 38m
£106–323
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cumming Street
6h 50m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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4h 47mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Forres.

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Distance: 308.5 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Cumming Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 6h 52m.

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