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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Forres is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Forres is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Forres. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Forres via Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Forres Station via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Penrith to Forres?

The distance between Penrith and Forres is 328 miles. The road distance is 267.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Forres without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 6h 48m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Penrith to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Forres bus from?

Penrith to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Forres train from?

Penrith to Forres train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Forres?

The best way to get from Penrith to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which takes 6h 48m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Penrith to Forres bus arrive?

Penrith to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Penrith to Forres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penrith to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Forres is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Penrith to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Penrith to Forres 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 via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
6h 48m
£53–234
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 5m
£47–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
8h 15m
Drive 265.8 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Forrescar 265.8 mi
4h 51m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 30m
£101–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
9h 32m
£77–102
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
6h 57m
£97–244
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 2m
£87–277
Train to Newcastle, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
9h 32m
£131–222

Penrith to Forres by train and foot

8Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326.3 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Forres Station via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Forres via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 15m.

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