The average train between Alness and Forres takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Alness 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Alness and Forres. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alness is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Forres at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alness to Forres. However, there are services departing from Alness station and arriving at Forres station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Alness to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alness station.
Alness to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Forres station.
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The distance between Alness and Forres is 39.3 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Alness to Forres via Inverness in around 2h 2m.