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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Anstruther is to bus via Dundee which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Anstruther is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Anstruther?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Anstruther. However, there are services departing from Leys Road and arriving at Harbour via Union Square Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Forres to Anstruther?

The distance between Forres and Anstruther is 177 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Anstruther without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Forres to Anstruther, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Anstruther bus from?

Forres to Anstruther bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Leys Road station.

Train or bus from Forres to Anstruther?

The best way to get from Forres to Anstruther is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Forres to Anstruther bus arrive?

Forres to Anstruther bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forres to Anstruther?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Anstruther is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Forres to Anstruther.

Where can I stay near Anstruther?

There are 975+ hotels available in Anstruther.

Forres to Anstruther - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forres to Anstruther by train, bus, or car

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 Forres to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 27m
£51–80
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 44m
£25–94
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Leys Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
5h 15m
£29–50
Drive 138.7 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Anstruthercar 138.7 mi
3h 1m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
5h 57m

Forres to Anstruther by train and bus

6Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Anstruther, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Forres to Dundee 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leys Road to Harbour via Union Square Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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