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 £45 - £80 and takes 11h 34m.

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 26m 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 Forres and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m 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 Ember, depart from Forres 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 18m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Forres to Windermere bus arrive?

Forres to Windermere bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street 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 26m 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 - 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

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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 18m
£147–269
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 Underpassbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
11h 34m
£48–76
Drive 293 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Windermerecar 293 mi
5h 26m
£73–105
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 Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 18m
£121–285
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 41m
£126–268
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
12h 9m
£92–166
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 23m
£107–272
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 46m
£155–309

Forres to Windermere by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 18mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370.7 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Bus Rail Interchange via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 11h 34m.

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