The average train between Durham and Forres takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 Durham and Forres. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Forres at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Forres. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Forres station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Durham to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Forres station.
Book your Durham to Forres train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Durham and Forres is 339.3 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Forres via Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen in around 7h 34m.