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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Forres is to fly and bus which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Forres is to fly and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £70 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Forres. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Forres via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from Dublin to Forres?

The distance between Dublin and Forres is 389 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Forres without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Dublin to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Forres bus from?

Dublin to Forres bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Forres bus arrive?

Dublin to Forres bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 476+ hotels available in Forres.

Dublin to Forres - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Forres by plane, bus, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
6h 35m
£60–163
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain
14h 47m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
15h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Forrescar
8h 58m
£117–356
Fly Dublin Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane DUB - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus
5h 48m
£74–203
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
6h 38m
£113–241
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 30m
£129–251
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain
9h 34m
£107–309
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 40m
£91–279
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
15h 59m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Forres.

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Distance: 386.9 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Forres, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Forres. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Forres. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Forres via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 14h 47m.

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