There are 5 ways to get from Newtonmore to Forres by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Newtonmore to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Elgin
1h 45m£29–50Bus via Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Newtonmore to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
2h 24m£12–15Drive 48 mi
- Drive from Newtonmore to Forrescar 48 mi
1h 3m£12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newtonmore to Forrestaxi 48 mi
1h 3m£210–250Bus
- Take the bus from Newtonmore to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
2h 36m£14–20
Newtonmore to Forres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newtonmore to Forres is to bus via Bus Station which costs £11 - £15 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Newtonmore to Forres is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtonmore to Forres. However, there are services departing from Newtonmore and arriving at Leys Road via Falcon Sq and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newtonmore and arriving at Forres. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Newtonmore and Forres is 74 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newtonmore to Forres without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £29 - £50.
The train from Newtonmore to Forres takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs once a week.
Newtonmore to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Newtonmore station.
Newtonmore to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Newtonmore station.
The best way to get from Newtonmore to Forres is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station, which costs £11 - £15 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Newtonmore, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Newtonmore to Forres once a week. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newtonmore to Leys Road via Inverness Union Street, Falcon Sq, and Bus Station in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Newtonmore to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Newtonmore to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Newtonmore to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Aviemore Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1479 811 111
- Website
- taxisinaviemore.com
Doc's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7971 736 599
- Website
- docstaxisaviemore.co.uk
Gerry's Aviemore Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1479 812 000
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Booking & Getting There
Newtonmore to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Newtonmore to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Forres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtonmore to Forres is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Newtonmore to Forres.
There are 463+ hotels available in Forres.