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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Stirling is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 56m.

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 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Forres station to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Forres Station and arriving at Stirling via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Forres to Stirling?

The distance between Forres and Stirling is 175 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 34m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Forres to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Stirling?

The best way to get from Forres to Stirling is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 56m.

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 47m 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?

There are 364+ hotels available in Stirling.

Forres to Stirling - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Forres to Stirling by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 34m
£40–139
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
£21–34
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Stirlingcar 138 mi
2h 47m
£35–50

Forres to Stirling by bus and train

70Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.7 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. 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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