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 Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Forres via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

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 5m.

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 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 Thurso 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 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Thurso to Forres bus arrive?

Thurso to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness 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 Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
4h 49m
Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thurso to Forrescar 131.9 mi
2h 53m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
5h 5m
£44–97
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
5h 22m
£36–47

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Forres.

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Distance: 156.9 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Forres via Inverness Union Street in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Inverness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 3h 53m.

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