There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
4h 39m£52–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Old Bridge Courtbus M96
5h 21m£8–57Drive 158.7 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Forres Stationcar 158.7 mi
3h 4m£39–57Bus via Queensferry Street
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Old Bridge Courtbus M96
5h 25m£30–42Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
- Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 55m£56–165
Edinburgh to Forres Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station is to bus via Queensferry Street which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Forres Station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Old Bridge Court via Falcon Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Forres Station station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Forres Station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Forres Station is 211 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Forres Station bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Forres Station train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £60 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Forres Station, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Forres Station via Aberdeen in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Forres Station via Inverness Union Street, Falcon Sq, and Old Bridge Court in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–45
- 1st Class
- £50–75
Train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £19–26
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–21
- 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Perth to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–55
- 1st Class
- £60–90
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £60–90
- 1st Class
- £120–170
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Falcon Sq to Old Bridge Court
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Old Bridge Court
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Forres Station bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Forres Station is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 11:45 PM in Edinburgh and 12:45 AM in Forres Station.
Edinburgh to Forres Station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Forres Station is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Edinburgh to Forres Station.
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