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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Preston is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Preston. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Preston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Forres to Preston?

The distance between Forres and Preston is 403 miles. The road distance is 336.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Preston without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Forres to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forres to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Preston?

The best way to get from Forres to Preston is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £120 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Forres to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forres to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Preston is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Forres to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 1297+ hotels available in Preston.

Forres to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Forres to Preston 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 Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
7h 24m
£129–283
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 Bus Stationbus
10h 3m
£40–118
Drive 334.6 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Prestoncar 334.6 mi
5h 56m
£84–121
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 Prestontrain
5h 31m
£90–203
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 Prestontrain
7h 50m
£137–284
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
9h 23m
£82–129
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 Prestontrain
4h 43m
£99–235
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
7h 28m
£102–259

Forres to Preston by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 24mAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forres to Preston.

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Distance: 400.3 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Forres to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 3m.

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