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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Forres to Perth. However, there are services departing from Forres station and arriving at Perth station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Forres to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Forres to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Forres to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Forres and Perth is 135.5 km. The road distance is 227 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.