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.
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, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Forres departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Forres, followed by LNER. The train journey from Forres to London takes 8h 04m and costs around £112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £125 for a 8h 28m trip. The train station in Forres is called Forres, and is located 8 km from the city centre.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Forres, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Forres takes 327 km and will cost you around £35. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 351 km.
Average rates range from around £122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £277 and up for a 5-star experience.
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.