There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Forres by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
6h 19m£97–365Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forresbus
20h 32m£81–144Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 58m£243–373Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
20h 24m£113–254Drive 573.8 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Forrescar 573.8 mi
10h 2m£141–204Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 12m£112–414Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
6h 12m£86–265Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
6h 33m£85–221Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
6h 31m£92–258Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 9m£96–264Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness Airporttrain London Euston - Inverness
14h 35m£240–384
Southampton to Forres by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Forres is to bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 20h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Forres is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs £85 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Forres via Birmingham Coach Station, George Street and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Forres. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Forres via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Southampton and Forres is 540 miles. The road distance is 577.2 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Forres without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs £240 - £380.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Southampton to Forres, including transfers.
Southampton to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Forres train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Forres is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs £240 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £110 - £260 and takes 20h 24m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Forres, Scotland?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Forres via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Forres via Birmingham Coach Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Inverness Union Street in around 20h 24m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–160
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Southampton to Forres train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Forres is 577 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Southampton to Forres.
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