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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Rothes is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Rothes is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Rothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Leys Road and arriving at Kirk Place via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Forres to Rothes?

The distance between Forres and Rothes is 23 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Rothes without a car is to bus and line 36 bus which takes 1h 16m and costs £6 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Forres to Rothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Rothes bus from?

Forres to Rothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Leys Road station.

Where does the Forres to Rothes bus arrive?

Forres to Rothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forres to Rothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Rothes is 22 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Forres to Rothes.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 374+ hotels available in Rothes.

Forres to Rothes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 36 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Forres to Rothes by bus, car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 36 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leys Road to Bus Station10A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kirk Place36
1h 16m
£7–10
Drive 21.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forres to Rothes21.7 mi
28 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forres to Rothes21.7 mi
28 min
£75–90
Line 10 bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station10A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kirk Place36
1h 18m
£7–10
Train, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Forres Station to ElginInverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kirk Place36
1h 39m
£10–13

Forres to Rothes by bus

174Weekly Buses

1h 16mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 23.1 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Leys Road to Kirk Place via Bus Station in around 1h 16m.

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