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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Forres is to bus via Birmingham which costs £55 - £170 and takes 16h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Forres is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs £55 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Leys Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Forres Station via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Southampton to Forres?

The distance between Southampton and Forres is 537 miles. The road distance is 576.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Forres without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Southampton to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Forres bus from?

Southampton to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Forres train from?

Southampton to Forres train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Forres?

The best way to get from Southampton to Forres is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 16h 57m.

Where does the Southampton to Forres bus arrive?

Southampton to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Forres train arrive?

Southampton to Forres train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Forres is 577 miles. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Southampton to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 402+ hotels available in Forres.

Southampton to Forres - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Southampton 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 Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 27m
£68–319
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
16h 57m
£57–165
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 57m
£142–201
Drive 573.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Forrescar 573.3 mi
10h
£141–203
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cumming Streetbus
6h 42m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
5h 26m
£60–203
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
5h 43m
£67–300
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 44m
£67–222
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
14h 25m
£98–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus E9
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming Streetbus E7
17h 22m

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

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Forres.

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Distance: 533.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Forres Station via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Leys Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 16h 57m.

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