The average bus between Edinburgh and Forres takes 5h 37m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Forres. The earliest departure is at 2:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Forres at 4:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Forres. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Forres station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Edinburgh to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Forres station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Forres is 186.1 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Forres via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 18m.