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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Alness is to bus via Perth which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Alness is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Alness. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Library via Bus Station, Police Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Alness?

The distance between Falkirk and Alness is 182 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Alness without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Falkirk to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Alness bus from?

Falkirk to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Police Station.

Train or bus from Falkirk to Alness?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Alness is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Falkirk to Alness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falkirk to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Alness is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Falkirk to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 865+ hotels available in Alness.

Falkirk to Alness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk 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 Falkirk Grahamston to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
3h 57m
£92–126
Train via Stirling
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stirling to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h
£15–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Union StreetE8
5h 35m
Drive 164.1 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Alness164.1 mi
3h 14m
£42–60
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ridemegabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
5h 44m
£20–45

Falkirk to Alness by train and bus

13Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.9 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Police Station to Union Street hourly, and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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