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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Forres, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Forres to Aberdeen takes 2h 14m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €66 for a 3h 30m 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 €29. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €37 for a journey of 362 km.
Airlines serving Forres
Where to stay in Forres
Average rates range from around €184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €323 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Forres
Hiring a car in Forres
Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.72 and €27.62. The most frequently booked car type in Forres is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa 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.