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

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Edinburgh is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £13 - £45 and takes 4h 45m.

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. However, there are services departing from County Carpets and arriving at George Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Alness to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alness and Edinburgh is 181 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 bus which takes 4h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Train or bus from Alness to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alness to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Alness to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Alness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street 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 2448+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George Streetbus E9
4h 42m
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
4h 45m
£14–43
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 2m
£29–88
Drive 174.4 mi
1. Drive from Alness to Edinburghcar 174.4 mi
3h 11m
£43–62

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alness to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 179.6 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Ember operates a bus from Union Street to George Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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