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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 Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart station to Port Rodie, Stranraer station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 923 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 47 min.

707min
Bus - 500500
Bus - 923923
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newton Stewart
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088507
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    560 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    250 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forres
    Walk to
    Forres
    1.51 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newton Stewart to Forres by bus and train via 500, X74 and SCOTRAIL

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 Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart station to Buccleuch Street, 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 12 hr 52 min.

772min
Bus - 500500
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Dashwood Square, 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
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    105 min
  • 4
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    130 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    250 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forres
    Walk to
    Forres
    1.51 km • 20 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 499.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 707 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.

Public transport stations close to Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart is located at Newton Stewart, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart.

Bus stations close to Newton Stewart:

  • Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
  • Somerfield, Newton Stewart
  • Victoria St, Newton Stewart

Public transport stations close to Forres, Scotland

Forres is located at Forres, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Anderson's Primary School, Forres.

Bus stations close to Forres:

  • Anderson's Primary School, Forres
  • North Road, Forres
  • Leys Road, Forres

Alternative route from Newton Stewart to Forres by bus and train via 500, X74 and SCOTRAIL

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 Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart station to Buccleuch Street, 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 12 hr 52 min.

772min
Bus - 500500
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Dashwood Square, 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
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    105 min
  • 4
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    130 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    250 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forres
    Walk to
    Forres
    1.51 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 707 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line 923, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newton Stewart to Forres?

    The alternative route takes 772 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line X74, Bus 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 11 hr 47 min.

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

    The 500 bus line goes from Stranraer station near Newton Stewart to Port Rodie, Stranraer station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Port Rodie, Stranraer 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 11 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 500 bus from the Stranraer 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 Port Rodie, Stranraer station, which is closest to Forres in Scotland.