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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Forres is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Forres is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Forres. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Forres via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Forres Station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Durham to Forres?

The distance between Durham and Forres is 349 miles. The road distance is 280.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Forres without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £130 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Durham to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Forres bus from?

Durham to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Forres train from?

Durham to Forres train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Forres?

The best way to get from Durham to Forres is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £130 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £200 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Durham to Forres bus arrive?

Durham to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Forres train arrive?

Durham to Forres train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Durham to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Forres is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Durham to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 405+ hotels available in Forres.

Durham to Forres - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Durham to Forres by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
6h 27m
£134–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus M96
11h 15m
£30–54
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
8h 57m
Drive 279.3 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Forrescar 279.3 mi
5h 26m
£68–97
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
7h 42m
£125–193
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
7h 6m
£48–181
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
6h 28m
£113–333
Fly Newcastle to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
8h 24m
£81–190
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
8h
£99–310
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MME - INV
10h 28m
£129–685

Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

24Weekly Planes

7h 19mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Durham to Forres.

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Distance: 347 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Forres, Scotland?

You can take a train from Durham to Forres Station via Aberdeen in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Forres via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 57m.

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