How to get from Edinburgh to Forres by bus?

From Edinburgh to Forres by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Forres in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 bus and finally take the 10 bus from Bus Station, Nairn station to North Road, Forres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min. The bus schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Forres on the Moovit app.

324min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - 1010
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    245 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Nairn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Nairn
    ID 670084909
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to bus station North Road, Forres
    Ride to bus station
    North Road, Forres
    ID 638051231
    24 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 304.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 324 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Forres by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Edinburgh to Forres

To check the bus timetable from Edinburgh to Forres using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Forres), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 324 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M90, Bus line 10, Bus line 10.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 24 min.

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

    The MEGABUS M90 bus line goes from Edinburgh Bus Station station near Edinburgh to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station near Forres in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Forres in Scotland by bus is about 5 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the MEGABUS M90 bus from the Edinburgh Bus Station 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 Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 stop, which is closest to Forres in Scotland.

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