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 - £85 and takes 4h 19m.

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 19m and costs £55 - £85.

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 7h 24m.

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 Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Forres?

The distance between Dumfries and Forres is 278 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 7h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 7h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Aberdeen, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 33m.

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 Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Forres is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Dumfries to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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Dumfries to Forres - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dumfries to Forres by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming Streetbus E7
7h 24m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 58m
£47–100
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
7h 33m
£49–115
Drive 227.2 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Forrescar 227.2 mi
4h 19m
£56–81
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
7h 11m
£106–247
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 43m
£106–115
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
9h 1m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane EDI - INV
8h 20m
£73–248

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

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4h 40mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.7 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Academy Street to Forres Station via Sydney Place, Lockerbie, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 7h 33m.

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