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 23m.

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 23m 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 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 17m and costs £60 - £170.

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 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 3207+ hotels available in Windermere.

Forres to Windermere - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
£63–168
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 26m
Drive 293 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Windermere293 mi
5h 23m
£73–105
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester 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
£117–302
Train via Aberdeen
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 33m
£66–279
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
£83–128
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 36m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)INV - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
10h 18m
£153–302

Forres to Windermere by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 17mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest 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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