How to get from Newton Stewart to Forres by bus and train?

From Newton Stewart to Forres by bus and train

To get from Newton Stewart to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 500 bus from Stance 2, Newton Stewart station to Court, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X74 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Newton Stewart may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Forres on the Moovit app.

581min
Bus - 500500
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Stance 2, Newton Stewart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newton Stewart
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Court, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    98 min
  • 4
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903724
    130 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    267 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forres
    Walk to
    Forres
    1.51 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newton Stewart to Forres

The distance between Newton Stewart, Scotland and Forres, Scotland is approximately 588.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 581 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newton Stewart to Forres by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Newton Stewart to Forres

To check the bus and train schedule from Newton Stewart to Forres using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newton Stewart) and destination (Forres), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newton Stewart to Forres?

    The fastest way takes 581 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line X74, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newton Stewart and Forres in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Newton Stewart to Forres in Scotland?

    The 500 bus line goes from Court, Dumfries station near Newton Stewart to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Forres in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newton Stewart to Forres in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Newton Stewart and Forres in Scotland by bus and train is about 9 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Newton Stewart to get to Forres in Scotland?

    Get on the 500 bus from the Court, Dumfries stop near Newton Stewart in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Newton Stewart and Forres in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station, which is closest to Forres in Scotland.

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