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How to get fromForres to Dumfriesby train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Forres to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    7h
    £117–209

  2. Drive 228 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forres to Dumfriescar car 228 mi
    4h 19m
    £56–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    7h 30m
    £59–104

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 8m
    £137–295

  5. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Forres to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    7h 43m
    £102–210

  6. Train via Aberdeen #2

    1. Take the train from Forres to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 12m
    £120–251

  7. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    9h 4m

Forres to Dumfries by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Forres to Stance 4 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to School via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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