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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Forres is to train and fly which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Forres is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs £75 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Forres. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Forres via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Forres Station via Paddington, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

How far is it from Reading to Forres?

The distance between Reading and Forres is 515 miles. The road distance is 537.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Forres without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs £180 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Reading to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Forres bus from?

Reading to Forres bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Forres train from?

Reading to Forres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Forres?

The best way to get from Reading to Forres is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs £180 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £280 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Reading to Forres bus arrive?

Reading to Forres bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Forres train arrive?

Reading to Forres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Forres is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Reading to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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Reading to Forres - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Forres by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 7m
£79–362
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
5h 47m
£55–154
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 12m
£188–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
19h 35m
£90–276
Drive 534.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Forrescar 534.3 mi
9h 28m
£134–193
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
6h 14m
£101–349
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 42m
£71–202
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
6h 54m
£63–176
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
5h 46m
£77–237
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 27m
£153–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus M96
13h 46m
£310–446

Reading to Forres by bus

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Distance: 511.5 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Forres Station via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Forres via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 19h 35m.

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