There are 5 ways to get from Airdrie to Forres by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 9m£92–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Leys Roadbus M96 / ...
6h 46m£20–30Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
6h 10m£38–74Drive 158.1 mi
- Drive from Airdrie to Forrescar 158.1 mi
3h 7m£39–57Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Airdrie to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain
6h 34m£82–160
Airdrie to Forres by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Forres is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Forres is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Forres. However, there are services departing from Manse Place and arriving at Forres via Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Forres. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Forres via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Airdrie and Forres is 249 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.
The best way to get from Airdrie to Forres without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Airdrie to Forres, including transfers.
Airdrie to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Airdrie to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Airdrie to Forres is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Airdrie, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forres once daily. Tickets cost £90–150 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manse Place to Forres via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £90–150
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Airdrie to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Falcon Sq to Leys Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Airdrie to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Airdrie to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Forres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Forres is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Airdrie to Forres.
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