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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Crail is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Crail is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Crail. However, there are services departing from Leys Road and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Union Square Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Forres to Crail?

The distance between Forres and Crail is 177 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Crail without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Forres to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Crail bus from?

Forres to Crail bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Leys Road station.

Train or bus from Forres to Crail?

The best way to get from Forres to Crail is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Forres to Crail bus arrive?

Forres to Crail bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forres to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Crail is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Forres to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 898+ hotels available in Crail.

Forres to Crail - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forres to Crail by train, bus, or car

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 Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 37m
£72–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
6h 6m
£25–37
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Leys Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
5h 44m
£36–50
Drive 139.1 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Crailcar 139.1 mi
3h 2m
£35–50
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 55m
£55–128

Forres to Crail by train and bus

6Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.3 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Crail, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Forres to Dundee 6 times a week. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leys Road to Bowling Green Place via Union Square Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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