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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Edinburgh is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 25m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Haymarket via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forres and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Forres to Edinburgh?

The distance between Forres and Edinburgh is 211 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £90 - £170.

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

The train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Forres to Edinburgh bus from?

Forres to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forres station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Forres to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Forres to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Forres to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Forres to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Edinburgh is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Forres to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2614+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 14m
£90–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus Ember
5h 21m
£22–32
Drive 158.6 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Edinburghcar 158.6 mi
3h 3m
£39–56
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
4h 47m
£64–164
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
5h 25m
£22–36

Forres to Edinburgh by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Forres to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 210.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Haymarket via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 21m.

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