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How to get fromEdinburgh to Forres Stationby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station 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 Forrestrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 14m
    £59–138

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus bus Ember
    5h 56m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus bus Ember
    5h 43m
    £30–66

  4. Drive  158.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Forres Stationcar car 158.6 mi
    3h 7m
    £40–58

  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 56m
    £78–145

Edinburgh to Forres Station by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Forres via Aberdeen in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Forres Station via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, and Forres in around 5h 43m.

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