There are 3 ways to get from Alva to Inverness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 23m£32–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus M8
- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 50m£20–34Drive 135.7 mi
- Drive from Alva to Invernesscar 135.7 mi
2h 44m£35–50
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alva to Inverness is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Alva to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Alva to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Alva Parish Church and arriving at Inverness Union Street via Bus Station and Perth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Alva to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Alva and Inverness is 157 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alva to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Alva to Inverness, including transfers.
Alva to Inverness bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.
Alva to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
The best way to get from Alva to Inverness is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Alva, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alva Parish Church to Inverness Union Street via Bus Station, South Street, and Perth station in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Alva to Inverness bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at South Street station.
Alva to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alva to Inverness is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Alva to Inverness.
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