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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Forres is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Forres is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Forres. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Forres via County Carpets and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Forres Station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Tain to Forres?

The distance between Tain and Forres is 68 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Forres without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Tain to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Forres bus from?

Tain to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Post Office station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Forres train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Forres?

The best way to get from Tain to Forres is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Tain to Forres bus arrive?

Tain to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at County Carpets station.

Where does the Tain to Forres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Forres is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Tain to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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Tain to Forres - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tain to Forres by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Forres Stationtrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2h 29m
£22–34
Drive 57.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tain to Forrescar 57.1 mi
1h 12m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Post Office to County Carpetsbus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
3h 4m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
2h 43m
£21–31

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 68.1 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Forres Station via Inverness in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Forres via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 2, and Inverness Union Street in around 3h 4m.

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