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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Stroud is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Stroud is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Forres station to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Forres Station and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Aberdeen, Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Forres to Stroud?

The distance between Forres and Stroud is 477 miles. The road distance is 499.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Stroud without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 12h 6m and costs £200 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Forres to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forres to Stroud train from?

Forres to Stroud train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres Station.

Train or bus from Forres to Stroud?

The best way to get from Forres to Stroud is to train via Aberdeen which takes 12h 6m and costs £200 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 16h 1m.

Where does the Forres to Stroud bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forres to Stroud train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Stroud is 500 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Forres to Stroud.

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

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

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Forres to Stroud - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Forres and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Health Centre via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

There are 12 ways to get from Forres to Stroud by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
best
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 New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 58m
£113–252
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 Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus
16h 1m
£57–95
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 Wolverhamptontrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
12h 6m
£207–396
Drive 496.6 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Stroudcar 496.6 mi
8h 35m
£124–179
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
5h 59m
£70–225
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train
6h 18m
£109–396
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
7h 2m
£111–253
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)train
7h 16m
£85–211
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train
6h 39m
£101–236
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 Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 53m
£147–325
Train
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
12h 12m
£302–469
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
14h 37m
£136–223

Forres to Stroud by bus

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16h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 474.4 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Forres Station to Stroud (Glos) via Aberdeen, Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Health Centre via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Transport Hub in around 16h 1m.

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