The average bus between Forres and Tain takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forres to Tain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Forres and Tain. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Tain at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Forres to Tain? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Tain. However, there are services departing from Forres station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Forres to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forres station.
Forres to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Post Office station.
The distance between Forres and Tain is 34.5 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from Forres to Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 2h 33m.