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How to get fromDumfries to Forresby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    7h 44m
    £113–180

  2. Drive  227.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Forrescar car 227.2 mi
    4h 20m
    £57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus bus
    7h 51m
    £59–99

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    7h 43m
    £128–277

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    8h
    £92–183

  6. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain train
    8h 17m
    £92–176

  7. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus bus
    9h 17m

Dumfries to Forres by bus, foot, and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Forres via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Forres via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 8h.

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