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How to get fromForres to Dumfriesby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Forres to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 54m
    £121–203

  2. Drive  228 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forres to Dumfriescar car 228 mi
    4h 19m
    £57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    7h 58m
    £59–104

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 39m
    £127–283

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 11m
    £90–185

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101
    10h 7m

Forres to Dumfries by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Forres to Dumfries via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to School via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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