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Trip Overview

The average train between Forres and Perth takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Forres to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 46m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Forres to Perth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Forres and Perth. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Perth at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper3h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail8h 7m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 48m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 52m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 48m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 52m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 48m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 11m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 48m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 52m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 48m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 52m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forres to Perth? 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 Forres to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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