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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Forres is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Forres. However, there are services departing from Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Cumming Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Forres Station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Thurso to Forres?

The distance between Thurso and Forres is 158 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Forres without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Thurso to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Forres bus from?

Thurso to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Forres train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Forres?

The best way to get from Thurso to Forres is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Thurso to Forres bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Forres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Forres is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Thurso to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Forres by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
4h 24m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to InvernessWick - Inverness
5h 4m
£30–43
Drive 131.9 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Forres131.9 mi
2h 53m
£33–47
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
4h 45m
£36–47

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Forres.

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Cumming Street via Union Street in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Inverness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 3h 53m.

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