The average train between Aberdeen and Alness takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aberdeen and Alness. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Alness at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Alness. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Alness station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Aberdeen to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Alness station.
Book your Aberdeen to Alness train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Aberdeen and Alness is 142.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Alness via Inverness in around 4h 3m.