Nairn to Forres train with ScotRail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nairn to Forres

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

9 m

Average duration

9 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

16 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nairn to Forres is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nairn to Forres will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Nairn for Forres every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .

The slowest trains will take 10 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.

ScotRail
06:090h09
Nairn
06:18Forres
£91One-way
0 changes
ScotRail
07:200h10
Nairn
07:30Forres
£91One-way
0 changes
ScotRail
09:170h10
Nairn
09:27Forres
£91One-way
0 changes
ScotRail
10:130h10
Nairn
10:23Forres
£91One-way
0 changes
ScotRail
11:160h09
Nairn
11:25Forres
£91One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Nairn to Forres

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nairn to Forres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.

Distance: 16 km

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Coach

£9

Average Price

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

40m

Average total duration

Fastest

10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

55m

Average total duration

25m

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30m

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Live departures

Nairn to Forres train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 07:21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ScotRail20:57 Nairn
0h10
21:07 Forres0 changesdirect
ScotRail21:52 Nairn
0h10
22:02 Forres0 changesdirect
ScotRail22:35 Nairn
0h10
22:45 Forres0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
ScotRail06:09 Nairn
0h09
06:18 Forres0 changesdirect
ScotRail07:20 Nairn
0h10
07:30 Forres0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nairn to Forres

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Trains from Nairn to Forres run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
16 km
Average train duration
10m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
9m
First train
05:14
Last train
23:42
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: ScotRail from Nairn to Forres trainsScotRail trains will get you between Nairn and Forres from £5. 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
9m
Cheapest Price
£6
ScotRail frequency
3 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: Nairn to Forres train

FAQs: Travel by train from Nairn 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 Nairn to Forres.
FAQs
The train distance from Nairn to Forres is 16 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Nairn and Forres. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by ScotRail, ScotRail.
The train journey from Nairn to Forres covers a distance of 16 km and takes approximately 9m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Nairn to Forres leaves at 5:14.
Booking trains from Nairn to Forres in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Nairn to Forres departs at 23:42.
To get from Nairn to Forres, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Trains from Nairn to Forres run approximately 3 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Nairn to Forres can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £9.
There is no night train service from Nairn to Forres.
The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Forres is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The train station in Nairn that goes to Forres is Nairn station (NRN), and it arrives at Forres station (FOR).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Nairn to Forres.
Yes, you can take the train from Nairn to Forres.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nairn and Forres

Nairn
Forres
The major train station for departures in Nairn is Nairn. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nairn for your trip from Nairn to Forres.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:10 - 15:14 Saturday 08:10 - 15:14 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category C station. Level to platform 1, level access to platform 2 via Balbalair road (rough ground) and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms 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
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilets can be electronically opened by staff in the Ticket Office. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
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 Nairn
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park

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