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

The cheapest way to get from York to Forres is to train and bus via Edinburgh which costs £60 - £140 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Forres is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct train between York and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from York to Forres station. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Forres Station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from York to Forres?

The distance between York and Forres is 415 miles. The road distance is 347.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Forres without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £130 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from York to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Forres train from?

York to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Forres train arrive?

York to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from York to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Forres is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from York to Forres.

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

Book your York to Forres train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 237+ hotels available in Forres.

York to Forres - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from York to Forres by train, bus, car, or plane

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 York to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
7h 11m
£131–308
Train, bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
11h 15m
£63–137
Drive 345.5 mi
1. Drive from York to Forrescar 345.5 mi
6h 38m
£87–125
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 33m
£112–255
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
7h 36m
£119–314
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
2. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus M96
9h 31m
£177–272
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
6h 50m
£104–222
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LBA - INV
8h 25m
£119–242
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 19m
£151–293
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from York to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
7h 13m
£83–185

York to Forres by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 412.7 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from York to Forres Station via Aberdeen in around 7h 11m.

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