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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Forres is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Forres is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Forres. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Cumming Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Forres Station via Carlisle, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Forres?

The distance between Dumfries and Forres is 279 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Forres without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Dumfries to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Forres bus from?

Dumfries to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Forres train from?

Dumfries to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Forres?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Forres is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Dumfries to Forres bus arrive?

Dumfries to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Forres train arrive?

Dumfries to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Forres is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Dumfries to Forres.

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

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Dumfries to Forres - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Forres by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus StationX74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
6h 55m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus StationX74
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ForresGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 43m
£46–116
Train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
7h 32m
£55–155
Drive 227.2 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Forres227.2 mi
4h 17m
£56–80
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
6h 53m
£96–237
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
7h 40m
£50–193
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station101
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
8h 20m

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

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4h 26mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Forres.

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Distance: 277.1 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Cumming Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Academy Street to Forres Station via Sydney Place, Lockerbie, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 7h 32m.

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