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 - £150 and takes 5h 22m.

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 54m and costs £75 - £300.

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, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs £120 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 5m and costs £120 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 47m.

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.

Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 407+ hotels available in Forres.

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
4h 54m
£77–299
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
cheapest
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
£57–166
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 5m
£122–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
17h 47m
Drive 534.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Forrescar 534.3 mi
9h 28m
£129–186
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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 22m
£60–144
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 21m
£88–336
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 19m
£66–165
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 20m
£72–306
Train, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
13h 1m
£80–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
13h 41m
£95–179

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

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3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 511.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Forres via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 17h 47m.

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