Edinburgh to Forres Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Forres takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Forres train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Forres. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Forres at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:32 PM → 7:06 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:56 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 10:01 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
7:31 PM → 11:40 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:35 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 5:10 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 7:40 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
6:35 PM → 11:12 PM
4h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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