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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £110 - £170 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which takes 8h 24m and costs £120 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Dale House and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Aberystwyth via Edinburgh Waverley, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Forres to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Forres and Aberystwyth is 568 miles. The road distance is 475.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Forres to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Aberystwyth bus from?

Forres to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cumming Street station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Aberystwyth train from?

Forres to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres station.

Train or bus from Forres to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Forres to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 38m.

Where does the Forres to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Forres to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Forres to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Forres to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Forres to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Aberystwyth is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Forres to Aberystwyth.

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

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Forres to Aberystwyth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Forres to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
12h 30m
£117–259
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 23m
£80–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
17h 38m
Drive 472.6 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Aberystwyth472.6 mi
8h 46m
£118–170
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
8h 43m
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
12h 47m
£87–321
Bus, train, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Chester
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
5. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
19h 18m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
8h 24m
£129–290
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
9h 48m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 13m
£87–340
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
10h 41m

Forres to Aberystwyth by train

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12h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 564.5 mi
Duration: 12h 30m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Forres to Aberystwyth via Edinburgh Waverley, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumming Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Dale House, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 17h 38m.

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