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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Wick is to bus via Cumming Street which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Wick is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Wick. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Forres station to Wick. However, there are services departing from Forres Station and arriving at Wick via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Forres to Wick?

The distance between Forres and Wick is 131 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Wick without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Forres to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Wick bus from?

Forres to Wick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Cumming Street station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Wick train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Wick?

The best way to get from Forres to Wick is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Forres to Wick bus arrive?

Forres to Wick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Forres to Wick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Wick is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Forres to Wick.

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

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Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 170+ hotels available in Wick.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
4h 5m
£32–48
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
5h 53m
£25–43
Drive 125.5 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Wickcar 125.5 mi
2h 44m
£31–45
Bus via Cumming Street
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
4h 29m
£31–44
Bus via Cumming Street #2
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Union Streetbus E7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Opbus E6
4h 42m

Forres to Wick by bus

132Weekly Buses

4h 29mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.2 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hall hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Wick 4 times a day. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 4h 22m.

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