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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Alness is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Alness is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Alness. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Library via Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Alness?

No, there is no direct train from Forres station to Alness. However, there are services departing from Forres Station and arriving at Alness via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Forres to Alness?

The distance between Forres and Alness is 46 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Alness without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Forres to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Alness bus from?

Forres to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cumming Street station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Alness train from?

Forres to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres Station.

Train or bus from Forres to Alness?

The best way to get from Forres to Alness is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Street, which costs and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Forres to Alness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forres to Alness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Alness is 45 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Forres to Alness.

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

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Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 850+ hotels available in Alness.

Forres to Alness - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Forres to Alness by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Forres Station to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
1h 17m
£13–21
Drive 44.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forres to Alnesscar 44.8 mi
57 min
£11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Alnesstrain Inverness - Wick / ...
2h 19m
£20–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forres to Alnesstaxi 44.8 mi
57 min
£90–120
Bus via Union Street
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Union Streetbus E7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
1h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
1h 41m
£12–17

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forres to Alness.

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Distance: 45.6 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Forres Station to Alness via Inverness in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumming Street to Library via Union Street and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 1h 37m.

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