The average bus between Banff and Forres takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. There is a bus service every few hours from Banff to Forres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Banff and Forres. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Banff is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Forres at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Shanks Lane and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banff to Forres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Forres. However, there are services departing from Banff station and arriving at Forres station via Shanks Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Banff to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from High Street station.
Banff to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Banff and Forres is 65.2 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Cumming Street via Shanks Lane and Bus Station in around 2h 34m.