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 £60 - £160 and takes 5h 15m.

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 4h 42m and costs £70 - £320.

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 Cumming Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

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, Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Reading to Forres?

The distance between Reading and Forres is 493 miles. The road distance is 537 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 via Edinburgh which takes 10h 34m and costs £110 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 via Edinburgh which takes 10h 34m and costs £110 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 14m.

Where does the Reading to Forres bus arrive?

Reading to Forres bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 24m to drive from Reading to Forres.

Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 407+ hotels available in Forres.

Reading to Forres - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Forres by train, plane, 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 to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
4h 42m
£71–317
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
5h 15m
£60–155
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
10h 34m
£111–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
15h 14m
Drive 533.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Forres533.8 mi
9h 24m
£130–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cumming Street
5h 47m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cumming Street
6h 26m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5h 16m
£69–218
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5h 13m
£71–316
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 9m
£147–179
Train, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M90
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
12h 40m
£92–334
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
13h 27m
£102–179

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490.1 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Cumming Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 15h 14m.

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