The average train between Forres and Bathgate takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Forres to Bathgate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Forres and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Forres to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Forres station and arriving at Bathgate station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Forres to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres station.
Forres to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Forres to Bathgate train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Forres and Bathgate is 189.9 km. The road distance is 365 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Forres to Haymarket 6 times a week. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.