The average train between Forres and Alness takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Forres to Alness. 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 Forres and Alness. The earliest departure is at 10:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Alness at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Forres to Alness. However, there are services departing from Forres station and arriving at Alness station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Forres to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres station.
Forres to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Alness station.
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The distance between Forres and Alness is 39.3 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Forres to Alness via Inverness in around 2h 22m.