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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Stirling is to bus via Perth which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Stirling is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Stirling station. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Stirling?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forres and arriving at Stirling. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Forres to Stirling?

The distance between Forres and Stirling is 206 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £90 - £170.

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

The train from Forres to Stirling takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Forres to Stirling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forres to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Stirling?

The best way to get from Forres to Stirling is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Forres to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forres to Stirling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Stirling is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Forres to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 10m
£90–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
4h 56m
£21–33
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Stirlingcar 138 mi
2h 48m
£34–49
Train via Inverness
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 36m
£56–139
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Islamic Centrebus M9 / ...
5h 13m
£22–37

Forres to Stirling by train

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Distance: 205.2 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Forres to Stirling 4 times a week. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Stirling via Inverness Union Street, Dunblane Police Station, and Dunblane in around 4h 56m.

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