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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

Edinburgh to Forres train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Forres. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Forres at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail10h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 7m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 7m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 7m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 7m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 7m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 7m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Forres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Forres.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Forres via Aberdeen in around 5h 8m.

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