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

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Alness is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Alness is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore to Alness. However, there are services departing from Cairngorm Hotel and arriving at Library via Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Aviemore and Alness?

No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Alness. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Alness via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Aviemore to Alness?

The distance between Aviemore and Alness is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aviemore to Alness without a car is to bus via Union Street which takes 1h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Aviemore to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Alness bus from?

Aviemore to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cairngorm Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Alness train from?

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

Train or bus from Aviemore to Alness?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Alness is to bus via Union Street which takes 1h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Aviemore to Alness bus arrive?

Aviemore to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Aviemore to Alness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aviemore to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Alness is 50 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Aviemore to Alness.

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

Book your Aviemore to Alness train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 855+ hotels available in Alness.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Aviemore to Alness 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.

Bus via Union Street
best
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Union StreetE9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to LibraryX25 / ...
1h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to LibraryX25 / ...
1h 32m
£10–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aviemore to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to LibraryX25 / ...
1h 30m
£12–26
Drive 49.3 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Alness49.3 mi
57 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Alness49.3 mi
57 min
£100–130
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to AlnessInverness - Wick / ...
2h 31m
£20–39

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aviemore to Alness.

Launch map view

Distance: 51.9 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Library via Union Street and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Alness via Inverness in around 2h 31m.

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.