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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Windermere is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Windermere via Edinburgh Waverley and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Forres to Windermere?

The distance between Forres and Windermere is 373 miles. The road distance is 294.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Forres to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Windermere bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forres to Windermere train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Windermere?

The best way to get from Forres to Windermere is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Forres to Windermere bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forres to Windermere train arrive?

Forres to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Forres to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Windermere is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Forres to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Forres to Windermere - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Forres to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 16m
£59–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
11h 42m
£35–83
Drive 293 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Windermerecar 293 mi
5h 25m
£71–102
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 18m
£99–235
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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 40m
£53–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
12h 17m
£85–118
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 28m
£82–236

Forres to Windermere by train

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 370.7 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Forres to Windermere via Edinburgh Waverley and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumming Street to Thwaite Lane via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 42m.

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