What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Forres Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Forres Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station and arriving at Old Bridge Court via Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Forres Station?

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.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Forres Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Forres Station is 211 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Forres Station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 39m and costs £28 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Forres Station bus from?

Edinburgh to Forres Station bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Forres Station train from?

Edinburgh to Forres Station train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Forres Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Forres Station is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 39m and costs £28 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Forres Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Forres Station bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Forres Station?

Forres Station is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 8:18 PM in Edinburgh and 9:18 PM in Forres Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Forres Station train arrive?

Edinburgh to Forres Station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Forres 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Forres Station?

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Where can I stay near Forres Station?

There are 386+ hotels available in Forres Station.

Edinburgh to Forres Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
4h 39m
£29–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Old Bridge Courtbus M96
5h 29m
£22–30
Drive 158.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Forres Stationcar 158.7 mi
3h 4m
£39–57
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Old Bridge Courtbus M96
5h 39m
£26–36
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 55m
£51–165

Edinburgh to Forres Station by train

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Distance: 210.2 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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 Edinburgh Bus Station to Forres Station via Bus Station Stance 4 and Old Bridge Court in around 5h 29m.

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