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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elgin to Forres
Take a train from Elgin to Forres and enjoy the approximately 17 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 23:29 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: ScotRail from Elgin to Forres trainsScotRail trains will get you between Elgin and Forres. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
12m
Cheapest Price
£7
ScotRail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Elgin to Forres train
FAQs: Travel by train from Elgin to Forres easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Elgin to Forres.

Yes, there is a direct train between Elgin and Forres. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by ScotRail.
Booking trains from Elgin to Forres in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Elgin to Forres is 17 km.
The first train from Elgin to Forres leaves at 5:24.
The train station in Elgin that goes to Forres is Elgin station (ELG), and it arrives at Forres station (FOR).
The last train from Elgin to Forres departs at 23:29.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Elgin to Forres.
Yes, you can take the train from Elgin to Forres.
Trains from Elgin to Forres run approximately 6 times per day.
To travel from Elgin to Forres, you can take a .
There is no night train service from Elgin to Forres.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Elgin and Forres
Elgin
Forres
The major train station for departures in Elgin is Elgin. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Elgin for your trip from Elgin to Forres.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 10:25 - 18:05
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Elgin
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
The major train station for arrivals in Forres is Forres. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Forres for your journey to Forres from Elgin.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:46 - 14:50 Saturday 07:46 - 14:50 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Forres
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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