What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station) is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alness (Station)?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alness (Station)?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alness (Station) is 208 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £25 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alness (Station) bus from?

Edinburgh to Alness (Station) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alness (Station)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station) is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £25 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alness (Station) bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alness (Station) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Alness (Station)?

Alness (Station) is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 12:54 PM in Edinburgh and 1:54 PM in Alness (Station).

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alness (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alness (Station) is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Edinburgh to Alness (Station).

Where can I stay near Alness (Station)?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Alness (Station).

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station) 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 46m
£26–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
5h 2m
£20–28
Drive 174.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alness (Station)car 174.5 mi
3h 12m
£43–62
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
5h 12m
£24–34

Edinburgh to Alness (Station) by train, bus, and foot

46Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Alness (Station).

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Distance: 206.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alness (Station), Scotland?

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. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 4h.

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