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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Windermere is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 20m.

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 20m and costs £70 - £110.

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 17m.

How far is it from Forres to Windermere?

The distance between Forres and Windermere is 373 miles. The road distance is 293.7 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 17m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Forres to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Windermere train from?

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

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 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m 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?

There are 3198+ hotels available in Windermere.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake DistrictEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 17m
£94–133
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake District
8h 34m
£72–290
Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
9h 35m
Drive 292 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Windermere292 mi
5h 20m
£74–106
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 21m
£111–307
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
10h 2m
£84–121
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
7h 44m

Forres to Windermere by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 17mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370.7 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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 17m.

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