The average bus between Dumfries and Forres takes 10h 54m and the fastest bus takes 7h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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 4 times a day between Dumfries and Forres. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Forres at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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 Dumfries to Forres. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Forres station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
Dumfries to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.
Dumfries to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Dumfries and Forres is 282.5 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Leys Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, and Bus Station in around 8h 11m.