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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Forres is to train and bus which costs £75 - £95 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Forres is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Forres via Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Forres Station via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Preston to Forres?

The distance between Preston and Forres is 400 miles. The road distance is 336.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Forres without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 37m and costs £80 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Preston to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Forres bus from?

Preston to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Forres train from?

Preston to Forres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Forres?

The best way to get from Preston to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 37m and costs £80 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Preston to Forres bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Forres train arrive?

Preston to Forres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Forres is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Preston to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 418+ hotels available in Forres.

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

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

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Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
7h 37m
£84–392
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston 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
6h 14m
£69–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 5m
Drive 334.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Forrescar 334.7 mi
5h 56m
£82–119
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
4h 57m
£90–241
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 56m
£90–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
9h 26m
£75–94
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston 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
7h 24m
£113–324
Train to Liverpool, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LPL - INV
6h 45m
£94–331

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 27mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Forres.

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Distance: 398 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Forres Station via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Forres via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 5m.

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