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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Preston is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Preston is to fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs £110 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Preston. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Preston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Forres to Preston?

The distance between Forres and Preston is 403 miles. The road distance is 336.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Preston without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Forres to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Preston bus from?

Forres to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Cumming Street station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Preston?

The best way to get from Forres to Preston is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Forres to Preston bus arrive?

Forres to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 5.

Where does the Forres to Preston train arrive?

Forres to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Forres to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Preston is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Forres to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Forres to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Forres to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
7h 21m
£122–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
9h 56m
£54–112
Drive 334.6 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Prestoncar 334.6 mi
5h 57m
£83–120
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 32m
£111–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
9h 25m
£87–122
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 37m
£97–238
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
8h 57m
£132–329

Forres to Preston by train

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Distance: 400.3 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Forres to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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