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How to get fromEdinburgh to Forresby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Forres by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain train
    4h 31m
    £27–112

  2. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus bus M96
    5h 23m
    £14–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus bus E9
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming Streetbus bus E7
    4h 32m

  4. Drive 158.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Forrescar car 158.5 mi
    3h 3m
    £39–56

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    2. Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 55m
    £51–165

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Forres Station via Aberdeen in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Cumming Street via Union Street in around 4h 32m.

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