What is the cheapest way to get from Alness to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alness to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Alness to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Alness to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from County Carpets and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Alness to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alness and Edinburgh is 207 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.

How do I travel from Alness to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Alness to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £40 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Alness to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Alness to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alness to Edinburgh bus from?

Alness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Alness to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alness to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Alness to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Alness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alness to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Edinburgh is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Alness to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Alness to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alness to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 2m
£41–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
5h 9m
£21–34
Drive 174.4 mi
1. Drive from Alness to Edinburghcar 174.4 mi
3h 11m
£44–63
Bus via George Street
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
5h 30m
£22–31

Alness to Edinburgh by bus and train

53Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.2 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Alness, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Two other operators also service this route.

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