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How to get fromDunbar to Forresby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunbar to Forres by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain train
    6h 14m
    £67–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus bus
    7h 49m
    £26–37

  3. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Leys Roadbus bus M96 / ...
    7h 21m
    £31–68

  4. Drive  188.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dunbar to Forrescar car 188.5 mi
    3h 44m
    £47–68

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain train
    6h 51m
    £85–164

Dunbar to Forres by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Forres via Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Leys Road via Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 7h 21m.

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