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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Forres is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Forres via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Forres?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Forres. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Perth to Forres?

The distance between Perth and Forres is 174 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Forres without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £75 - £140.

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

The train from Perth to Forres takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Perth to Forres bus from?

Perth to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Forres train from?

Perth to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Forres?

The best way to get from Perth to Forres is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Perth to Forres bus arrive?

Perth to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Perth to Forres train arrive?

Perth to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Forres station.

Can I drive from Perth to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Forres is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Perth to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 442+ hotels available in Forres.

Perth to Forres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Forres by train, bus, or car

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 Perth to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
3h 25m
£75–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
3h 51m
£19–27
Drive 115.4 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Forrescar 115.4 mi
2h 16m
£29–42
Train via Inverness
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
3h 35m
£33–111
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
4h 14m
£25–34

Perth to Forres by train

8Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Forres once daily. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth station to Forres via Inverness Union Street in around 3h 51m.

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