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

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

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Forres to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 31m
    £122–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Halston Hotelbus bus
    9h 52m
    £54–98

  3. Drive  271.4 mi

    1. Drive from Forres to Melkinthorpecar car 271.4 mi
    4h 56m
    £68–98

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 22m
    £127–281

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    8h 10m
    £121–202

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    10h 49m
    £77–155

Forres to Melkinthorpe by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Melkinthorpe, England?

You can take a train from Forres to Melkinthorpe via Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Penrith North Lakes in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Road End via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in around 9h 52m.

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