The average train between Tain and Forres takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Tain 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 every 4 hours between Tain and Forres. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Forres at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tain to Forres. However, there are services departing from Tain station and arriving at Forres station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Tain to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
Tain to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Forres station.
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The distance between Tain and Forres is 34.5 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Tain to Forres via Inverness in around 2h 28m.