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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alness is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £12 - £40 and takes 4h 46m.

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 4h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alness?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alness is 181 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 bus which takes 4h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 bus which takes 4h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alness bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at 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 320+ 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 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 George Street to Union Streetbus E9
4h 13m
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
4h 46m
£12–40
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 30m
£28–87
Drive 174.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alnesscar 174.3 mi
3h 11m
£43–62

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Alness.

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Distance: 179.6 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Union Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Two other operators also service this route.

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