The average bus between Ellon and Forres takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ellon 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 5 times a day between Ellon and Forres. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Forres at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Town Hall and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ellon 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 Ellon to Forres. However, there are services departing from Ellon station and arriving at Forres station via Forres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Ellon to Forres bus services, operated by Watermill Coaches, depart from Blackburn station.
Ellon to Forres bus services, operated by Watermill Coaches, arrive at Forres station.
The distance between Ellon and Forres is 96.1 km. The road distance is 153 km.
Ember operates a bus from Blackburn to Forres hourly. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 57m.