The average train between Manchester and Forres takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Forres. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Forres at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Forres. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Forres station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Manchester to Forres train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Forres train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Forres station.
Book your Manchester to Forres train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Forres is 467.2 km. The road distance is 689 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Forres via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 8h 53m.