Edinburgh to Forres Station Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Forres Station takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Forres Station. 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 19m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Forres Station train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Forres Station. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Forres Station at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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 22, 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 23, 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 24, 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 Sunday, October 25, 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
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Departing Monday, October 26, 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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Frequently asked questions

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