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

The cheapest way to get from Garelochhead to Alness is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garelochhead to Alness is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Garelochhead and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Garelochhead station to Alness. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Library via King Street, Quay Street, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Garelochhead and Alness?

No, there is no direct train from Garelochhead to Alness. However, there are services departing from Garelochhead and arriving at Alness via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Garelochhead to Alness?

The distance between Garelochhead and Alness is 232 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Garelochhead to Alness without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Garelochhead to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garelochhead to Alness bus from?

Garelochhead to Alness bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Garelochhead to Alness train from?

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

Train or bus from Garelochhead to Alness?

The best way to get from Garelochhead to Alness is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £70 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Garelochhead to Alness bus arrive?

Garelochhead to Alness bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Quay Street station.

Where does the Garelochhead to Alness train arrive?

Garelochhead to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Garelochhead to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Garelochhead to Alness is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Garelochhead to Alness.

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

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Where can I stay near Alness?

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Garelochhead to Alness - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 206 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 36m
£42–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 58m
£13–67
Drive 160.4 mi
1. Drive from Garelochhead to Alnesscar 160.4 mi
3h 19m
£39–56
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
7h 7m
£27–80
Train via Perth #2
1. Take the train from Garelochhead to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Alnesstrain
7h 30m
£39–88
Line 206 bus, bus, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Quay Streetbus 206
2. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus 25 / ...
7h 40m

Garelochhead to Alness by bus and train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.7 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m.

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