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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Forres is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 20h 32m.

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 45m and costs £75 - £320.

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 Forres via London Victoria and Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.

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 12h.

How far is it from Southampton to Forres?

The distance between Southampton and Forres is 537 miles. The road distance is 577.2 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 12h and costs £200 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 12h and costs £200 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 20h 32m.

Where does the Southampton to Forres bus arrive?

Southampton to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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 442+ hotels available in Forres.

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

There are 11 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 45m
£75–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forresbus
20h 32m
£70–137
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
12h
£203–347
Bus, train
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain
17h 23m
£180–390
Drive 573.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Forrescar 573.8 mi
10h
£142–205
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 Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
6h 52m
£96–313
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 53m
£75–204
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
6h 18m
£74–233
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
6h 14m
£88–228
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 5m
£82–226
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
14h 27m
£176–277

Southampton to Forres by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

17h 23mAverage Duration

£180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.6 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Forres via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 20h 32m.

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