Forres travel guide
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You're Going to Love Forres
With a population of 9,134, Forres is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Forres to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Forres
How to Get to Forres
Plane
Although Forres doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 26 km from Forres. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, KLM and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Forres departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Forres, followed by LNER. The train journey from Forres to Edinburgh takes 3h 30m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £71 for a 5h 31m trip. The train station in Forres is called Forres, and is located 8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Forres is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Forres. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Forres, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Forres takes 351 km and will cost you around £33. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 367 km.
Airlines serving Forres
Where to stay in Forres
Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £275 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Forres
Most booked hotels in Forres
Hiring a car in Forres
Hiring a car in Forres costs £105 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Inverness.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Forres (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Forres is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Polestar 2 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.