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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Forres is to bus via Perth which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cumming Street via Police Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Forres?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stirling and arriving at Forres. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Stirling to Forres?

The distance between Stirling and Forres is 206 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Forres without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £120.

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

The train from Stirling to Forres takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Forres bus from?

Stirling to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Police Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Forres train from?

Stirling to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Forres?

The best way to get from Stirling to Forres is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Stirling to Forres bus arrive?

Stirling to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Stirling to Forres train arrive?

Stirling to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Forres station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Forres is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Stirling to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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Stirling to Forres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stirling to Forres by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to ForresGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
3h 58m
£50–120
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ride
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3M90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
4h 39m
£22–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
4h 32m
Drive 138.5 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Forres138.5 mi
2h 46m
£34–49
Train via Inverness
1. Take the train from Stirling to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 10m
£33–91

Stirling to Forres by train

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Distance: 205.1 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Forres once daily. Tickets cost £50–120 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cumming Street via Police Station and Union Street in around 4h 32m.

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