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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Cardiff is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £45 - £110 and takes 19h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs £40 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Forres station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Forres Station and arriving at Cardiff Central via Aberdeen, Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Forres to Cardiff?

The distance between Forres and Cardiff is 525 miles. The road distance is 525.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 58m and costs £85 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Forres to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forres to Cardiff train from?

Forres to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres Station.

Train or bus from Forres to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Forres to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 58m and costs £85 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 15h 34m.

Where does the Forres to Cardiff bus arrive?

Forres to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Forres to Cardiff train arrive?

Forres to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Forres to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Cardiff is 526 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Forres to Cardiff.

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Forres to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Forres to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 6m
£76–254
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 43m
£43–194
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 58m
£85–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
15h 34m
£53–108
Drive 522.7 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Cardiffcar 522.7 mi
9h 51m
£125–180
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 42m
£98–408
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 18m
£90–287
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 5m
£65–234
Train
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
12h 15m
£103–348
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Leys Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus
19h 46m
£49–102

Forres to Cardiff by train

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12h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.8 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Forres Station to Cardiff Central via Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumming Street to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 15h 34m.

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