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

From Edinburgh to Forres by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 100 bus from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station to Shandwick Place, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.

319min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
M90
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200246885
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    undefined - M90SCOTRAIL
    Wait for
    M90
    Inverness
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    221 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forres
    Walk to
    Forres
    1.51 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Forres by , bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the X7 bus from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh station to Shandwick Place, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X7X7
M90
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200242140
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200246885
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    undefined - M90SCOTRAIL
    Wait for
    M90
    Inverness
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    221 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    29 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 Edinburgh to Forres

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Forres, Scotland is approximately 254.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 319 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Forres, Scotland

Forres is located at Forres, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Castle Bridge, Forres.

Bus stations close to Forres:

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

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Forres by , bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the X7 bus from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh station to Shandwick Place, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X7X7
M90
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Forres
Leaves from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200242140
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200246885
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    undefined - M90SCOTRAIL
    Wait for
    M90
    Inverness
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    221 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forres
    29 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 Edinburgh to Forres?

    The fastest way takes 319 minutes, using Bus line 100, Bus line M90, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 321 minutes, using Bus line X7, Bus line M90, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 19 min.

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

    The 100 bus line goes from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station near Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Edinburgh Airport station near Forres in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Forres in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 100 bus from the Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh stop near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh Airport station, which is closest to Forres in Scotland.