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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Perth is to bus which costs £14 - £27 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forres and arriving at Perth. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Forres to Perth?

The distance between Forres and Perth is 173 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Perth without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £95.

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

The train from Forres to Perth takes 3h 26m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Forres to Perth bus from?

Forres to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Cumming Street station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Perth?

The best way to get from Forres to Perth is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Forres to Perth bus arrive?

Forres to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Forres to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Perth is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Forres to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 518+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forres to Perth 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 PerthInverness - Edinburgh
3h 26m
£40–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus StationUk093 / ...
3h 32m
£14–26
Drive 114.9 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Perth114.9 mi
2h 13m
£29–42
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Leonard StreetE9
3h 44m
Train via Inverness
1. Take the train from Inverness to PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 44m
£15–53

Forres to Perth by train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Forres to Perth 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 3h 32m.

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