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. The shortest flight to Forres from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 16h 05m.
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 C$ 213 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about C$ 228 for a 7h 42m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Forres. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION 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 367 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 92 for a journey of 842 km.
Airlines serving Forres
Where to stay in Forres
Average rates range from around C$ 251 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 517 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Forres
Most booked hotels in Forres
Renting a car in Forres
Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Forres (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70. 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 rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.