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.
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. The shortest flight to Forres from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 35h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Forres, followed by LNER. The train journey from Forres to Manchester takes 7h 04m and costs around $236 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $123 for a 8h 04m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
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 $66. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 351 km.
Airlines serving Forres
Where to stay in Forres
Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $524 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Forres
Hiring a car in Forres
Expect to pay $2.81 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 $33.70 and $44.93. The most frequently booked car type in Forres is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.