There are 5 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Forres by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
4h 7m£39–186Bus via Perth
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X56
- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
7h 3m£15–67Bus
- Take the bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
5h 36mDrive 142.9 mi
- Drive from Kirkcaldy to Forrescar 142.9 mi
2h 46m£34–50Train
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 44m£42–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Forres is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy to Forres. However, there are services departing from St Brycedale Road and arriving at Forres via Dunfermline A92 and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Forres Station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Forres is 186 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Forres without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 7m and costs £35 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Kirkcaldy to Forres, including transfers.
Kirkcaldy to Forres bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dunfermline A92 station.
Kirkcaldy to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Kirkcaldy station.
The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 7m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Forres Station via Aberdeen in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Brycedale Road to Forres via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Dunfermline A92, Inverness Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–50
- 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
Train from Kirkcaldy to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
Train from Kirkcaldy to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kirkcaldy to Forres bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.
Kirkcaldy to Forres train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Forres is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Forres.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Forres train tickets online with Omio.
There are 406+ hotels available in Forres.


































