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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Bathgate is to bus via Haymarket which costs £19 - £26 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Bathgate is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Council Offices via Bus Station Stance 3, Ingliston Park and Ride and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Bathgate via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Forres to Bathgate?

The distance between Forres and Bathgate is 227 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Forres to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Bathgate bus from?

Forres to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Cumming Street station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Bathgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Forres to Bathgate is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Forres to Bathgate bus arrive?

Forres to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 5.

Where does the Forres to Bathgate train arrive?

Forres to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Forres to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Bathgate is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Forres to Bathgate.

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

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Forres to Bathgate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Forres to Bathgate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 48m
£87–142
Bus via Haymarket
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Falcon Sqbus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus Ember
7h 18m
£19–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ingliston Park & Ridebus Uk094
6h 40m
£27–39
Drive 159.7 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Bathgatecar 159.7 mi
3h 8m
£40–58

Forres to Bathgate by train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Forres to Haymarket 6 times a week. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumming Street to Council Offices via Bus Station Stance 3, Ingliston Park and Ride, Livingston Bus Terminal, and Bus Terminal in around 6h 40m.

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