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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Alness is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Alness is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Alness. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Library via Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Alness?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Alness. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Alness via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Elgin to Alness?

The distance between Elgin and Alness is 58 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Alness without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Elgin to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Alness bus from?

Elgin to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Alness train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Alness?

The best way to get from Elgin to Alness is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Elgin to Alness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Alness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Alness is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Elgin to Alness.

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

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Where can I stay near Alness?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Elgin 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
1h 35m
£21–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
1h 55m
£12–18
Drive 57 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Alnesscar 57 mi
1h 12m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Alnesstrain Inverness - Wick / ...
2h 32m
£28–51

Elgin to Alness by bus

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.7 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Library via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Alness via Inverness in around 2h 32m.

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