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

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Inverness is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alness to Inverness is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from County Carpets and arriving at Bus Station Stance 2 station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Alness and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alness and arriving at Inverness. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Alness to Inverness?

The distance between Alness and Inverness is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alness to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £8.

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

The bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2 takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Alness to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alness to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Alness to Inverness?

The best way to get from Alness to Inverness is to bus which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £13 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Alness to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alness to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alness to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Inverness is 21 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Alness to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

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

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Alness to Inverness by bus

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 39 min

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

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 39 min. Ember also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Alness to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–13 and the journey takes 51 min.

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