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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Alness is to bus via Queensferry Street which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Alness is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Alness. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Library via Haymarket Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Alness?

The distance between Bathgate and Alness is 198 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Alness without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Bathgate to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Alness bus from?

Bathgate to Alness bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Alness?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Alness is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Bathgate to Alness bus arrive?

Bathgate to Alness bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Haymarket Station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Alness is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Bathgate to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 859+ hotels available in Alness.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket StationX18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Union StreetE9
5h 48m
Bus via Queensferry Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3M90
6h 17m
£30–45
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
5h 57m
£36–82
Drive 175.4 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Alness175.4 mi
3h 19m
£44–64

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 196.4 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from St David's House to Library via Haymarket Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 39m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice daily.

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