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The average train between Sunderland and Forres takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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.

8h 12m
Duration
345 mi
Distance
£150
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Sunderland to Forres train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sunderland and Forres. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Forres at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 28m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail8h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 26m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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  • Distance: 345.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Forres, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Forres via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 7h 43m.

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