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

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £17 - £24 and takes 6h 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 19m 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 2m.

Is there a direct train between Alness and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Alness to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alness and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Alness to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alness and Edinburgh is 183 miles. The road distance is 175.8 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 bus which takes 5h 2m and costs £26 - £65.

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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Alness to Edinburgh train from?

Alness to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alness station.

Train or bus from Alness to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alness to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Alness to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Alness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Alness to Edinburgh train arrive?

Alness to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Alness to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Edinburgh is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Alness to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Alness to Edinburgh?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 2m
£26–62
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
6h 9m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Alness to Invernesstrain Tain - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 14m
£51–138
Drive 174.8 mi
1. Drive from Alness to Edinburghcar 174.8 mi
3h 19m
£44–63

Alness to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alness to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 5h 14m.

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