There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus Ember
4h 49m£22–30Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 10m£84–190Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Forres156.8 mi
2h 58mDrive 156.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forrescar 156.8 mi
2h 58m£39–55Bus via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 51m£36–65Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 39m£106–194
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Forres via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Forres via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Forres is 180 miles. The road distance is 157.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train via Aberdeen, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Forres, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forres via Inverness Union Street in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Forres via Haymarket, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £27–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Forres.
There are 472+ hotels available in Forres.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Forres. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.