Service 314 Forres Town Service Consultation

314 Service (Forres) Consultation

1. Overview

The Moray Council is undertaking a public consultation on the future of the 314 bus service in Forres, running throughout July 2026.

The consultation is being carried out as part of the Bus Revolution (m.connect programme) to ensure local bus services better meet the needs of residents, workers, and visitors.

A key driver for this review is the opportunity to extend the service into the developing Forres South site, while also taking a holistic view of how the service can be improved for the wider Forres community.

2. Purpose of the Consultation

The consultation aims to:

• Gather feedback on three service options (including the current service)
• Understand local travel needs and behaviours
• Identify opportunities to improve:
  1. Frequency
  2. Coverage (including Forres South)
  3. Operating times
  4. Accessibility

Ensure the service supports:

• Employment
• Education
• Health access
• Community connectivity

3. The Options

Stakeholders and the public are asked to review:

• Option 1: Current/original service (baseline)

• Option 2: All journeys via Forres South

• Option 3: All journeys via Tesco and Lidl

• Option 4: Extended day via Tesco and Lidl and retaining school contract

• Option 5: Extended day via Tesco and Lidl and removing school contract
  
  Each option is supported by:

• A timetable

• A route map
  
  

Participants will be asked to:

• Select preferred option
• Score each option
• Suggest improvements or identify gaps
• Why This Matters

This consultation presents a significant opportunity to, ensure services adapt to population growth. Improve sustainable transport choices to support economic activity and workforce mobility, reduce reliance on private car use and promote inclusive and accessible transport.