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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Bathgate is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 43m.

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 6m and costs £35 - £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 Forres and arriving at Council Offices via Bus Station Stance 3 and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Forres to Bathgate?

The distance between Forres and Bathgate is 227 miles. The road distance is 160.9 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 45m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 Ember, depart from Forres 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 45m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Queensferry Street, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Forres to Bathgate bus arrive?

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

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 6m 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

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 45m
£98–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus Ember
6h 43m
£24–34
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
6h 25m
£31–46
Drive 159.9 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Bathgatecar 159.9 mi
3h 6m
£40–57

Forres to Bathgate by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 45mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forres to Bathgate.

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Distance: 225.9 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Forres to Haymarket 6 times a week. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Council Offices via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Queensferry Street, and Shandwick Place in around 6h 25m.

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