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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Carlisle is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 31m.

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 31m 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 Cumming Street and arriving at Halston Hotel via Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 Cumming Street 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 12m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Forres to Carlisle bus arrive?

Forres to Carlisle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at 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 31m 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?

There are 578+ hotels available in Carlisle.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 12m
£51–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
7h 26m
Drive 247.6 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Carlisle247.6 mi
4h 31m
£61–88
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
5h 44m
£87–292
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
6h 35m
£53–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to CarlisleInverness - London Euston
8h 2m
£72–94
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)INV - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
9h 16m
£129–213
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
5h 57m
£108–317
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
7h 33m

Forres to Carlisle by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 12mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forres to Carlisle.

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Distance: 310.9 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumming Street to Halston Hotel via Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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