Edinburgh to Forres Station Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Forres Station takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Forres Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 16m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Forres Station train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Forres Station. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Forres Station at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:00 PM → 7:54 AM
Arrives next day
10h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Forres Station? 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.