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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Carlisle is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Carlisle via Inverness Union Street and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Forres to Carlisle?

The distance between Forres and Carlisle is 313 miles. The road distance is 249.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Forres to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Carlisle bus from?

Forres to Carlisle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forres station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Carlisle train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Forres to Carlisle is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Forres to Carlisle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forres to Carlisle train arrive?

Forres to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Forres to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Carlisle is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Forres to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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Forres to Carlisle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Forres to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 14m
£114–229
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 Glasgow to Carlislebus
8h 8m
£32–49
Drive 247.6 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Carlislecar 247.6 mi
4h 33m
£61–88
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
6h 8m
£113–261
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 40m
£106–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
8h 2m
£67–109
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 11m
£134–285
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
7h 15m
£115–254
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
6h 27m
£129–286

Forres to Carlisle by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 14mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forres to Carlisle.

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Distance: 310.9 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Forres to Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Carlisle via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow in around 8h 8m.

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