The average train between Penrith and Forres takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Penrith to Forres. 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 once daily between Penrith and Forres. The earliest departure is at 12:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Penrith is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Forres at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Forres. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Forres station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Penrith to Forres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Forres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Forres station.
Book your Penrith to Forres train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Forres is 331.6 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Forres via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 5m.
