4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Inverness to Forres
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
43 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Inverness to Forres is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Inverness for Forres on Mon, Mar 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 42 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and train for Inverness to Forres
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Forres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Forres bus times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Forres buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:09 PM Inverness | 0h50 | 12:59 PM Forres | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 1:10 PM Inverness | 0h58 | 2:08 PM Leys Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:44 PM Inverness | 0h50 | 2:34 PM Forres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:00 PM Inverness | 0h50 | 3:50 PM Forres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:10 PM Inverness | 0h58 | 4:08 PM Leys Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:06 AM Inverness | 0h42 | 2:48 AM Forres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:21 AM Inverness | 0h43 | 4:04 AM Forres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:26 AM Inverness | 0h43 | 5:09 AM Forres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:10 AM Inverness | 0h58 | 6:08 AM Leys Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:26 AM Inverness | 0h43 | 6:09 AM Forres | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Inverness to Forres
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Inverness to Forres run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 12:28, the last at 20:25. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 19m |
First bus 12:28 |
Last bus 20:25 |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Sun |
Least busy day Wed |
Bus providers: Stagecoach North Scotland from Inverness to ForresYou can travel by bus between Inverness to Forres with Stagecoach North Scotland for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Stagecoach North Scotland
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