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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Forres to Stirlingtrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 45m
    £95–155

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    6h 15m
    £22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    5h 59m
    £38–71

  4. Drive  167.2 mi

    1. Drive from Forres to Hamiltoncar car 167.2 mi
    3h 15m
    £42–60

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    5h 28m
    £101–235

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    6h
    £64–137

Forres to Hamilton by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Forres to Hamilton Central via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Portland Park via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 59m.

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