There are 11 ways to get from Lincoln to Forres by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark North Gate to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
9h 22m£165–246Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 451
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forresbus
15h 27m£60–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
12h 28m£148–240Drive 410.6 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Forrescar 410.6 mi
7h 45m£103–148Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Retfordtrain
- Take the train from Retford to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain
9h 49m£168–250Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
7h£123–293Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 51m£115–277Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 56m£122–290Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Newark North Gatetrain
- Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus
7h 29m£113–380Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
7h 44m£100–230Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NWI - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
9h 3m£195–451
Lincoln to Forres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Forres is to bus which costs £60 - £95 and takes 15h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Forres is to train and fly which takes 7h and costs £120 - £300.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Forres via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Forres. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Forres via Newark North Gate and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Lincoln and Forres is 500 miles. The road distance is 413 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Forres without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £160 - £250.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Lincoln to Forres, including transfers.
Lincoln to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Forres is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 15h 27m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Forres, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newark North Gate to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Forres via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 15h 27m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–460
Flights from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–380
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–650
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from Norwich International Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–390
Train from Newark North Gate to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £150–220
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Retford to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £130–180
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Lincoln Central to Newark North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newark North Gate to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Cumming Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Lincoln to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Lincoln to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Forres is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Lincoln to Forres.
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