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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alness is to bus which costs £1 - £35 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alness is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Alness. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Library via Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alness?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alness is 209 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alness without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alness bus from?

Edinburgh to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alness?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alness is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £35 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alness is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 488+ hotels available in Alness.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alness by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 54m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 1m
£1–35
Drive 174.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alnesscar 174.3 mi
3h 11m
£43–62
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Alness.

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Distance: 207.6 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

First ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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