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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Forres takes 5h 55m and the fastest bus takes 5h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

5h 55m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Forres bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Forres. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Forres at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 12m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 36m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 29m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 15m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 36m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 29m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 15m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 36m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 29m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 15m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 36m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 29m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 15m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 33m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 33m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 14m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 24m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 43m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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  • Distance: 188.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Leys Road via Inverness Union Street and Falcon Sq in around 5h 32m.

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