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 - £17 and takes 56 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 56 min and costs £11 - £17.

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 53m.

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 3m.

How far is it from Alness to Forres?

The distance between Alness and Forres is 49 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 line 25 bus and bus which takes 1h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m 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 line 25 bus and bus which takes 1h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 2h 3m.

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 56 min to drive from Alness to Forres.

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

Book your Alness to Forres train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 411+ hotels available in Forres.

Alness to Forres - 5 ways to travel via train, line 25 bus, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Alness to Forres by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Line 25 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 225 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
1h 53m
Drive 44.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alness to Forres44.8 mi
56 min
£12–17
Train
1. Take the train from Alness to InvernessTain - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Forres StationInverness - Aberdeen / ...
2h 3m
£25–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alness to Forres44.8 mi
56 min
£90–120
Line 25 bus, train
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 225 / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Forres StationInverness - Aberdeen / ...
2h
£18–21

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alness to Forres Station via Inverness in around 2h 3m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.