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 16 miles from Forres.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Forres, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Forres to Manchester takes 7h 09m and costs around $268 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $1,512 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Forres is called Forres, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Forres is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 116 miles from Forres. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Forres, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Forres takes 228 miles and will cost you around $64. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 233 miles.
Airlines serving Forres
Where to stay in Forres
Average rates range from around $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $600 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Forres
Hiring a car in Forres
Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.31 and $47.08. 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, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.