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 £80 - £130 and takes 20h 27m.

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 30m 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 Cumming Street via London Victoria and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.

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 Stafford, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Southampton to Forres?

The distance between Southampton and Forres is 535 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 13h and costs £220 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 Cross Country, 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 13h and costs £220 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 20h 27m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Stafford 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 418+ 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 30m
£79–320
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
6h 15m
£72–224
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
13h
£222–676
Bus
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 Union Square Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus M96
20h 27m
£82–130
Drive 573.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Forrescar 573.8 mi
10h
£141–204
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 55m
£93–344
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
£77–247
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 56m
£86–221
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway 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 45m
£73–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
13h 17m
£238–340
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 38m
£142–275

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: 531.7 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Forres Station via Stafford, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Cumming Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Union Square Bus Station in around 20h 27m.

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