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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Penrith is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Penrith via Inverness Union Street and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Forres to Penrith?

The distance between Forres and Penrith is 331 miles. The road distance is 267.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Forres to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Penrith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forres to Penrith train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Penrith?

The best way to get from Forres to Penrith is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Forres to Penrith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forres to Penrith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Penrith is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Forres to Penrith.

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

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Where can I stay near Penrith?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Forres to Penrith 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 Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 50m
£133–241
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 Penrithbus
8h 48m
£33–51
Drive 265.7 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Penrithcar 265.7 mi
4h 52m
£66–95
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 12m
£127–267
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 13m
£111–240
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
9h 22m
£82–150
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 54m
£129–287
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 58m
£115–264
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 24m
£140–277

Forres to Penrith by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 50mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forres to Penrith.

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Distance: 328.6 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Forres to Penrith North Lakes via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Penrith via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow in around 8h 48m.

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