Bus Edinburgh to Alness from £27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Alness takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Alness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 40m
Duration: 184 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember

4h 50m

£22–31

Edinburgh to Alness bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Alness. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Alness at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2:13 AM → 7:23 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2:13 AM → 7:23 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

2:13 AM → 7:23 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

2:13 AM → 7:23 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:13 AM → 8:14 AM
6h 1m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:07 AM → 8:07 AM
6h • 1 change
4:49 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 54m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 3:13 PM
6h • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Alness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Edinburgh to Alness buses

Trip Overview

Bus