The average train between Aviemore and Alness takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore 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 Aviemore and Alness. The earliest departure is at 9:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Alness at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Alness. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Alness station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Aviemore to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Alness station.
Book your Aviemore to Alness train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Aviemore and Alness is 61.4 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Aviemore to Alness via Inverness in around 2h 31m.