The average train between Derby and Forres takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 9h 7m. There is at least one train per day from Derby 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 once daily between Derby and Forres. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Forres at 9:10 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Forres. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Forres station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Derby to Forres train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Forres train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Derby to Forres train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Derby and Forres is 538.4 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Forres via York and Inverness in around 9h 29m.