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

The cheapest way to get from York to Forres is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 12m.

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 47m and costs £120 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between York and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Forres. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Forres via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

Is there a direct train between York and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from York to Forres. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Forres via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

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 10m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from York to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Forres bus from?

York to Forres bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

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.

Train or bus from York to Forres?

The best way to get from York to Forres is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the York to Forres bus arrive?

York to Forres bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Forres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Forres is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from York to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 222+ 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 Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
7h 10m
£123–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
12h 12m
£44–74
Drive 345.5 mi
1. Drive from York to Forrescar 345.5 mi
6h 42m
£85–123
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 47m
£121–262
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain
8h 43m
£148–328
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
2. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forresbus
9h 12m
£159–251
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
£102–252
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 39m
£104–278
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 15m
£147–299
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus
7h 13m
£86–185

York to Forres by train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.2 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Forres via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 12m.

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