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

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Nairn is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alness to Nairn is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Nairn?

No, there is no direct bus from Alness to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from County Carpets and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Alness and Nairn?

No, there is no direct train from Alness to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Alness and arriving at Nairn via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Alness to Nairn?

The distance between Alness and Nairn is 38 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alness to Nairn without a car is to bus and line 10 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £10 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Alness to Nairn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alness to Nairn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alness to Nairn train from?

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

Train or bus from Alness to Nairn?

The best way to get from Alness to Nairn is to bus and line 10 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £22 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Alness to Nairn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alness to Nairn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alness to Nairn?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Nairn is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Alness to Nairn.

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

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Alness to Nairn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 10 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, line 10 bus
best
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus 10 / ...
1h 39m
£11–15
Drive 34.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alness to Nairncar 34.7 mi
43 min
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Alness to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Nairntrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
1h 53m
£18–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alness to Nairntaxi 34.7 mi
43 min
£70–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Nairntrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
1h 41m
£11–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Nairn Bus Stationbus Ember
1h 42m
£10–15

Alness to Nairn by bus

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Distance: 37.4 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a bus from County Carpets to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 5 in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alness to Nairn via Inverness in around 1h 53m.

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