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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Elgin is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Elgin is to train which takes 13 min and costs £6 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Elgin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Elgin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forres Station station and arriving at Elgin. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Forres to Elgin?

The distance between Forres and Elgin is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £6 - £7.

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

The train from Forres Station to Elgin takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Forres to Elgin bus from?

Forres to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Cumming Street station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Elgin train from?

Forres to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres Station.

Train or bus from Forres to Elgin?

The best way to get from Forres to Elgin is to train which takes 13 min and costs £6 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Forres to Elgin bus arrive?

Forres to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Forres to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Elgin is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Forres to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 385+ hotels available in Elgin.

Forres to Elgin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Forres to Elgin by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
13 min
£6–7
Drive 12.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forres to Elgincar 12.1 mi
16 min
£3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Stationbus 10A / ...
25 min
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forres to Elgintaxi 12.1 mi
16 min
£40–55

Forres to Elgin by bus

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Distance: 12.1 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Forres Station to Elgin hourly. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 25 min. Ember also services this route hourly.

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