The average bus between Pitlochry and Forres takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Pitlochry 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 hourly between Pitlochry and Forres. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pitlochry is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Forres at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry to Forres. However, there are services departing from Pitlochry station and arriving at Forres station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Pitlochry to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Fishers Hotel station.
Pitlochry to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Pitlochry and Forres is 101.2 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from Fishers Hotel to Leys Road via Bus Station Stance 5 and Bus Station in around 3h 11m.