There are 4 ways to get from Scrabster to Forres by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
- Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
4h 38mDrive 133.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scrabster to Forres133.8 mi
2h 56m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Thurso to InvernessWick - Inverness
5h 9m£37–52Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
5h 12m£36–48
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Forres is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster to Forres. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Cumming Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Scrabster and Forres is 160 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scrabster to Forres without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Scrabster to Forres, including transfers.
Scrabster to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
The best way to get from Scrabster to Forres is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 9m.
Scrabster to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scrabster to Forres is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Scrabster to Forres.
What companies run services between Scrabster, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Cumming Street via Union Street in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Union Street to Cumming Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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