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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Forres to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Forres to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Forres to Glasgow will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
Of the 3 trains that leave Forres for Glasgow every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Forres to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forres to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £116.
Distance: 198 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£61 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £138 Average Price |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Forres to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Forres to Glasgow trains for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:03 Forres | 4h12 | 13:15 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:53 Forres | 4h26 | 15:19 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Forres to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Forres to Glasgow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 19:06 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Forres to Glasgow trainsScotRail trains will get you between Forres and Glasgow from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Forres to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Forres to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Forres and Glasgow
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:46 - 14:50 Saturday 07:46 - 14:50 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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