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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Dumfries is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Dumfries is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Academy Street via Inverness Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Forres station to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Forres Station and arriving at Dumfries via Aberdeen, Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Forres to Dumfries?

The distance between Forres and Dumfries is 298 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Forres to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Dumfries bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forres to Dumfries train from?

Forres to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres Station.

Train or bus from Forres to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Forres to Dumfries is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Forres to Dumfries bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forres to Dumfries train arrive?

Forres to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Forres to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Dumfries is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Forres to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 393+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Forres to Dumfries - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Forres to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 30m
£119–208
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 Academy Streetbus X74
8h 12m
£34–49
Drive 228 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Dumfriescar 228 mi
4h 17m
£56–81
Fly, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
7h 22m
£127–246
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
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 6m
£120–255
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Academy Streetbus 101
9h 27m

Forres to Dumfries by train and bus

6Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.2 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Forres to Whitesands via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Sydney Place in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Academy Street via Inverness Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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