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 £40 - £90 and takes 9h 37m.

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 30m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Forres via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Forres. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Forres via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

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 58m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 FlixBus, depart from John Dobson 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 58m and costs £170 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via John Dobson Street, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £230 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Durham to Forres bus arrive?

Durham to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 30m 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 474+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 58m
£170–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
9h 37m
£44–86
Bus via John Dobson Street
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
9h 30m
£46–86
Drive 279.3 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Forrescar 279.3 mi
5h 30m
£70–101
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
7h 21m
£114–228
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 Forrestrain
7h 33m
£115–276
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
6h 31m
£145–314
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 41m
£110–378
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 32m
£126–304
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LBA - INV
8h 54m
£126–318

Durham to Forres by train

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 346.7 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Forres via Aberdeen in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Forres via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 30m.

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