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

From Dundee to Forres by bus and train

To get from Dundee to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Perth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E9 bus and finally take the E7 bus from Union Street, Inverness station to Cumming Street, Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - E9E9
Bus - E7E7
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Dundee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Perth
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leonard Street, Perth
    ID 64801094
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - E9E9
    Wait for bus
    E9
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    166 min
  • 7
    Bus - E7E7
    Wait for bus
    E7
    Bridge Of Don
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumming Street, Forres
    ID 638051122
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forres
    Walk to
    Forres
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dundee to Forres by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, MEGABUS M90 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Dundee to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Perth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEGABUS M90 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Dundee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Perth
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perth Bus Station
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    152 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forres
    Walk to
    Forres
    1.51 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dundee to Forres

The distance between Dundee, Scotland and Forres, Scotland is approximately 233.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dundee 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 Dundee

Dundee is located at Dundee, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Caird Hall, Dundee City Centre.

Bus stations close to Dundee:

  • Caird Hall, Dundee City Centre
  • Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre
  • Waterstones, Dundee City Centre

Public transport stations close to Forres, Scotland

Forres is located at Forres, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Castlehill Road, Forres.

Train stations close to Forres:

  • Forres

Bus stations close to Forres:

  • Castlehill Road, Forres
  • Castle Bridge, Forres
  • Cumming Street, Forres

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dundee to Forres by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, MEGABUS M90 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Dundee to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Perth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEGABUS M90 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Dundee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Perth
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perth Bus Station
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    152 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forres
    Walk to
    Forres
    1.51 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line E9, Bus line E7.

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

    The alternative route takes 267 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line MEGABUS M90, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Dundee and Forres in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dundee to Forres in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Dundee station near Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Queen Street station near Forres in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Dundee and Forres in Scotland by train and bus is about 4 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dundee to get to Forres in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Dundee station near Dundee in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dundee and Forres in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Forres in Scotland.

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