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How to get fromDumfries to Forresby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Forres by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    7h 26m
    £122–201

  2. Drive  227.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Forrescar car 227.2 mi
    4h 20m
    £56–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus bus
    7h 45m
    £59–99

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    7h 47m
    £128–279

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    8h 4m
    £91–182

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Leys Roadbus bus M96 / ...
    9h 23m

Dumfries to Forres by train and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Forres via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Forres via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 45m.

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