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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Forres is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Forres is to fly and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £95 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Forres. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Forres via Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Forres. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Forres via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Manchester to Forres?

The distance between Manchester and Forres is 331 miles. The road distance is 368 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Forres without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 8h 53m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Manchester to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Forres bus from?

Manchester to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Forres train from?

Manchester to Forres train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Forres?

The best way to get from Manchester to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which takes 8h 53m and costs £140 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Manchester to Forres bus arrive?

Manchester to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Forres train arrive?

Manchester to Forres train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Forres is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Manchester to Forres.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Forres?

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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Manchester to Forres - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Forres by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus
4h 17m
£97–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
10h 9m
£43–68
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain
8h 53m
£147–298
Drive 365.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Forrescar 365.8 mi
6h 32m
£90–130
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
5h 20m
£78–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
6h 59m
£110–267
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
6h 7m
£104–307
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain
9h 43m
£166–319
Train #2
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
10h 44m
£115–203

Manchester to Forres by train

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8h 53mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Forres via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Forres via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 9m.

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