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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Forres to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forres to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Forres to Aberdeen:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Forres to Aberdeen costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 45m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Forres to Aberdeen
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Forres to Aberdeen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 10:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Forres to Aberdeen trainsScotrail trains will get you between Forres and Aberdeen from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Forres to Aberdeen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Forres to Aberdeen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Forres to Aberdeen
Most Forres to Aberdeen trains use the Forres to Aberdeen station pair. Use this guide to compare Forres and Aberdeen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Forres station do trains to Aberdeen leave from?
Getting to Forres from Forres city centre
Forres train station facilities and services
Forres has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Forres.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Forres. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Forres: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Forres: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Forres: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Aberdeen station do trains from Forres arrive at?
Getting to Aberdeen from Aberdeen city centre
Aberdeen train station facilities and services
Aberdeen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Silver Darling, Moonfish Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aberdeen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aberdeen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aberdeen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Aberdeen, Hilton Aberdeen TECA, Jurys Inn Aberdeen.
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