There are 4 ways to get from Dunnet to Forres by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
5h 19m£108–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
6h 3m£13–20Drive 136.1 mi
- Drive from Dunnet to Forrescar 136.1 mi
3h 9m£34–49Bus via Forres
- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
6h 8m£21–31
Dunnet to Forres by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunnet to Forres is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dunnet to Forres is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunnet to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Telephone Kiosk and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bank of Scotland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunnet to Forres. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Forres via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Dunnet and Forres is 184 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dunnet to Forres without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Dunnet to Forres, including transfers.
Dunnet to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.
Dunnet to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Dunnet to Forres is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Dunnet, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Inverness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Dunnet to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Dunnet to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunnet to Forres is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Dunnet to Forres.
There are 462+ hotels available in Forres.