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How to get from Balmedie to Forres by bus and train?

From Balmedie to Forres by bus and train

To get from Balmedie to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from Burnside Way, Balmedie station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 12 bus from Castle Bridge, Forres station to North Road, Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Bus - 6262
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Burnside Way, Balmedie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balmedie
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    104 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Bridge, Forres
    ID 638051151
    710 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station North Road, Forres
    Ride to bus station
    North Road, Forres
    ID 638051231
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balmedie to Forres by bus and train via X63, SCOTRAIL and 12

To get from Balmedie to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X63 bus from Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 12 bus from Castle Bridge, Forres station to North Road, Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X63X63
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie
    ID 630030052
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    104 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Bridge, Forres
    ID 638051151
    710 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station North Road, Forres
    Ride to bus station
    North Road, Forres
    ID 638051231
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balmedie to Forres

The distance between Balmedie, Scotland and Forres, Scotland is approximately 148.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balmedie to Forres by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Balmedie

Balmedie is located at Balmedie, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Burnside Way, Balmedie.

Bus stations close to Balmedie:

  • Burnside Way, Balmedie
  • Eigie Crescent, Balmedie
  • Whitehorse Terrace, Balmedie

Public transport stations close to Forres, Scotland

Forres is located at Forres, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cumming Street, Forres.

Bus stations close to Forres:

  • Cumming Street, Forres
  • Castlehill Road, Forres
  • Leys Road, Forres

Alternative route from Balmedie to Forres by bus and train via X63, SCOTRAIL and 12

To get from Balmedie to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X63 bus from Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 12 bus from Castle Bridge, Forres station to North Road, Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X63X63
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie
    ID 630030052
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    104 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Bridge, Forres
    ID 638051151
    710 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station North Road, Forres
    Ride to bus station
    North Road, Forres
    ID 638051231
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balmedie to Forres?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balmedie to Forres?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line X63, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balmedie and Forres in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balmedie to Forres in Scotland?

    The 62 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Balmedie to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Forres in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Balmedie to Forres in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balmedie and Forres in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balmedie to get to Forres in Scotland?

    Get on the 62 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Balmedie in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balmedie and Forres in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Forres in Scotland.

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