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

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Forres is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alness to Forres is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Alness to Forres. However, there are services departing from County Carpets and arriving at Cumming Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Alness and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Alness to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Alness and arriving at Forres Station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Alness to Forres?

The distance between Alness and Forres is 48 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alness to Forres without a car is to bus via Union Street which takes 1h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Alness to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alness to Forres bus from?

Alness to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from County Carpets station.

Where do I catch the Alness to Forres train from?

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

Train or bus from Alness to Forres?

The best way to get from Alness to Forres is to bus via Union Street which takes 1h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £26 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Alness to Forres bus arrive?

Alness to Forres bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 2.

Where does the Alness to Forres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alness to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Forres is 45 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Alness to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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Alness to Forres - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Alness to Forres by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus via Union Street
best
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming Streetbus E7
1h 44m
Drive 44.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alness to Forrescar 44.8 mi
57 min
£11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Alness to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Forres Stationtrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2h 2m
£21–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alness to Forrestaxi 44.8 mi
57 min
£90–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
1h 49m
£13–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Forres Stationtrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
1h 50m
£14–21

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alness to Forres.

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from County Carpets to Cumming Street via Bus Station Stance 2 and Union Street in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alness to Forres Station via Inverness in around 2h 2m.

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