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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Forres is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Forres is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Forres. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Forres via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Forres. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Forres via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Forres?

The distance between Sunderland and Forres is 347 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Forres without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 47m and costs £100 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Sunderland to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Forres bus from?

Sunderland to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Forres train from?

Sunderland to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Forres?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Forres is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 47m and costs £100 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Sunderland to Forres bus arrive?

Sunderland to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Forres train arrive?

Sunderland to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Forres is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Sunderland to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 475+ hotels available in Forres.

Sunderland to Forres - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Forres by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain
7h 47m
£109–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
9h
£48–88
Drive 277.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Forrescar 277.1 mi
5h 31m
£68–99
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
7h 37m
£105–214
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
8h 12m
£117–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forresbus Ember
9h 30m
£148–207
Fly Newcastle to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
8h 59m
£97–358
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
8h 17m
£149–316
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
9h 8m
£131–310

Sunderland to Forres by train

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.8 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Forres via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Forres via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h.

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