There are 5 ways to get from Forres to Melkinthorpe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Forres to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 31m£131–268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
9h 49m£56–101Drive 271.4 mi
- Drive from Forres to Melkinthorpecar 271.4 mi
4h 56m£67–96Train
- Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 10m£137–248Bus, train
- Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
10h 49m£97–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forres to Melkinthorpe is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Forres to Melkinthorpe is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Melkinthorpe. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Road End via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Forres to Melkinthorpe. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Aberdeen and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Forres and Melkinthorpe is 334 miles. The road distance is 273 miles.
The best way to get from Forres to Melkinthorpe without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 31m and costs £130 - £270.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Forres to Melkinthorpe, including transfers.
Forres to Melkinthorpe bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forres station.
Forres to Melkinthorpe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres station.
The best way to get from Forres to Melkinthorpe is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 31m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 9h 49m.
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 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Forres to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Inverness to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Forres to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Forres to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Forres to Melkinthorpe bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Forres to Melkinthorpe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Melkinthorpe is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Forres to Melkinthorpe.
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