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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Forres is to bus via Leys Road which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Forres. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Forres via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Wick and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Wick to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Forres Station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Wick to Forres?

The distance between Wick and Forres is 130 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Forres without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Wick to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Forres bus from?

Wick to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Wick to Forres train from?

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

Train or bus from Wick to Forres?

The best way to get from Wick to Forres is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Wick to Forres bus arrive?

Wick to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Wick to Forres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wick to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Forres is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Wick to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 418+ hotels available in Forres.

Wick to Forres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Wick to Forres by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
4h 5m
£32–52
Drive 125.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wick to Forrescar 125.4 mi
2h 44m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
5h 37m
£52–115
Bus via Forres
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
4h 21m
Bus via Leys Road
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
4h 42m
£31–41

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 129.7 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3 3 times a day. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Wick to Inverness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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