Bus Forres to Edinburgh from £28 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Forres and Edinburgh takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forres to Edinburgh. 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 27m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 21m

£22–32

Forres to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Forres and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 22, 2026

5:03 PM → 10:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:57 PM → 12:27 AM
Arrives next day
4h 30m • 1 change
9:43 PM → 2:34 AM
Arrives next day
4h 51m • 1 change
11:36 PM → 4:16 AM
Arrives next day
4h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 23, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 5:08 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 24, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 5:08 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 25, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 26, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:37 AM
6h 4m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 5:08 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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