There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Forres by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 8m£59–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Leys Roadbus M96 / ...
5h 32m£18–24Drive 158.5 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Forrescar 158.5 mi
3h 6m£40–57Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
5h 33m£30–66Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
- Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 56m£78–145
Edinburgh to Forres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Forres is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Forres is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Forres. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Leys Road via Falcon Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Forres. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Forres via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Forres is 211 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Forres without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Forres, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £24 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Forres via Aberdeen in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Leys Road via Inverness Union Street and Falcon Sq in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Falcon Sq to Leys Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Forres is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Forres.
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