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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Cardiff is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 15h 35m.

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 54m and costs £65 - £220.

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 Forres and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

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 12h 2m.

How far is it from Forres to Cardiff?

The distance between Forres and Cardiff is 496 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 12h 2m and costs £200 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 Ember, depart from Forres 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 12h 2m and costs £200 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Forres to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

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 52m to drive from Forres to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
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 54m
£70–220
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
12h 2m
£207–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
15h 35m
£72–136
Drive 522.7 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Cardiffcar 522.7 mi
9h 52m
£127–183
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 14m
£111–258
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
6h 6m
£129–431
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 24m
£142–291
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 26m
£121–286
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
£314–494
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
13h 57m
£158–282

Forres to Cardiff by train

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12h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Forres to Cardiff.

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Distance: 493.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Sophia Gardens via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 15h 35m.

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