The average train between Dumfries and Forres takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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 Dumfries and Forres. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Forres at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Forres. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Forres station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Dumfries to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Forres station.
Book your Dumfries to Forres train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Forres is 282.5 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Forres via Carlisle, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 8h 20m.