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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Forres is to bus via Birmingham which costs £55 - £130 and takes 20h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Forres is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Forres. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Cumming Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Forres Station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Exeter to Forres?

The distance between Exeter and Forres is 719 miles. The road distance is 597.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Forres without a car is to train which takes 12h 25m and costs £350 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Exeter to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Forres bus from?

Exeter to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Forres train from?

Exeter to Forres train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Forres?

The best way to get from Exeter to Forres is to train which takes 12h 25m and costs £350 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £170 - £290 and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the Exeter to Forres bus arrive?

Exeter to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Forres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Forres is 597 miles. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Exeter to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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Exeter to Forres - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Forres by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
12h 25m
£359–625
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
20h 34m
£56–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
5. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
16h 59m
Drive 593.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Forres593.7 mi
9h 59m
£148–213
Fly Exeter to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)EXT - INV
14h 2m
£173–287
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5h 6m
£72–223
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cumming Street
6h 21m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cumming Street
7h 33m

Exeter (EXT) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 715.2 mi
Duration: 12h 25m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Forres Station via Aberdeen in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cumming Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 16h 59m.

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