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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Forres is to train and bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 17h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Forres is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £75 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Forres. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Cumming Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Forres Station via Paddington, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Swindon to Forres?

The distance between Swindon and Forres is 556 miles. The road distance is 519.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Forres without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 46m and costs £130 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Swindon to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Forres bus from?

Swindon to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Forres train from?

Swindon to Forres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Forres?

The best way to get from Swindon to Forres is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 46m and costs £130 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 14m.

Where does the Swindon to Forres bus arrive?

Swindon to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Forres train arrive?

Swindon to Forres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Forres is 520 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Swindon to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Forres by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
5h 13m
£102–536
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
17h 51m
£66–154
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
10h 46m
£131–464
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
17h 14m
Drive 516.8 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Forres516.8 mi
8h 50m
£129–186
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4h 49m
£75–223
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cumming Street
6h 19m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
6h 13m
£86–245
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5h 40m
£92–382
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cumming Street
7h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
12h 41m
£212–343

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Distance: 552.6 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Forres Station via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Cumming Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 17h 14m.

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