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 £30 - £60 and takes 9h 9m.

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 28m 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 9m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Forres Station via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

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 17m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 17m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £250 and takes 7h 12m.

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 28m 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 241+ 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

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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 Forres Stationtrain
7h 17m
£93–268
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 M90
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
9h 9m
£32–55
Drive 277.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Forrescar 277.1 mi
5h 28m
£68–98
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
7h 12m
£111–241
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
7h 42m
£107–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus M96
9h 48m
£159–222
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 24m
£88–228
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
7h 49m
£141–312
Fly Newcastle to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
10h 43m
£113–319

Sunderland to Forres by bus

36Weekly Buses

9h 9mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Forres.

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Distance: 345.1 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Forres Station via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 7h 17m. 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 9m.

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