The average bus between Portsoy and Forres takes 3h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Portsoy 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 Portsoy and Forres. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsoy is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Forres at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Shanks Lane and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portsoy 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 Portsoy to Forres. However, there are services departing from Portsoy station and arriving at Forres station via Shanks Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Portsoy to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Seafield Street station.
Portsoy to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Cumming Street station.
The distance between Portsoy and Forres is 55.5 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Seafield Street to Cumming Street via Shanks Lane and Bus Station in around 2h 8m.