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How to get fromEdinburgh to Forresby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Forres by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 12m
    £59–137

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus bus Ember
    5h 51m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Leys Roadbus bus M96 / ...
    5h 32m
    £26–59

  4. Drive  158.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Forrescar car 158.5 mi
    3h 6m
    £40–57

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    2. Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 58m
    £78–145

Edinburgh to Forres by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Forres via Aberdeen in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leys Road via Bus Station Stance 5 in around 5h 32m.

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