There are 5 ways to get from Dunfermline to Forres by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
5h 31m£55–210Drive 143.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunfermline to Forrescar 143.9 mi
2h 42m£36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
5h 50mBus via Perth
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X56
- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
5h 52mTrain
- Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 8m£47–105
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Forres is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Forres via Park & Ride and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Forres Station via Inverkeithing and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Dunfermline and Forres is 202 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Forres without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 31m and costs £55 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Dunfermline to Forres, including transfers.
Dunfermline to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park & Ride station.
Dunfermline to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverkeithing station.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 31m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Forres Station via Inverkeithing and Aberdeen in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Forres via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–100
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £55–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–80
- 1st Class
- £100–150
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–40
- 1st Class
- £45–70
Train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–29
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Perth to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dunfermline to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Dunfermline to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Forres is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Dunfermline to Forres.
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