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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Forres is to bus via Overgate which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Cumming Street via Adelphi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Forres?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee and arriving at Forres. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Dundee to Forres?

The distance between Dundee and Forres is 153 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Forres without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £85.

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

The train from Dundee to Forres takes 3h 1m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Forres bus from?

Dundee to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Forres train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Forres?

The best way to get from Dundee to Forres is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Dundee to Forres bus arrive?

Dundee to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Forres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dundee to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Forres is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Dundee to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 400+ hotels available in Forres.

Dundee to Forres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Forres by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
3h 1m
£35–85
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
3h 17m
£22–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Cumming Streetbus E7
4h 12m
Drive 116.1 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Forrescar 116.1 mi
2h 27m
£29–42
Bus via Overgate
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus M96
4h 22m
£23–33

Dundee to Forres by train

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Distance: 152.2 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Forres twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Cumming Street via Union Square Bus Station and Adelphi in around 4h 12m.

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