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 40m.

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 5h 3m and costs £70 - £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 University RE via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

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 11h 27m and costs £220 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 11h 27m and costs £220 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 15h 40m.

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 Haymarket 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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
5h 3m
£75–211
Bus
cheapest
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 University REbus 111
15h 40m
£73–136
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Forres to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 27m
£228–401
Drive 522.7 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Cardiffcar 522.7 mi
9h 52m
£128–185
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 3m
£111–268
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Forres to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 30m
£159–330
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 20m
£137–291
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 46m
£134–402
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
7h 7m
£124–277
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
£313–487
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 28m
£166–304

Forres to Cardiff by train

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11h 27mAverage Duration

£228Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forres to Cardiff.

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Distance: 493.3 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Forres to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to University RE via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 15h 40m.

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