What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness Station to Alness?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness Station to Alness is to drive which costs £4 - £8 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness Station to Alness?

The fastest way to get from Inverness Station to Alness is to drive which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness Station and Alness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station Stance 2 station and arriving at Library. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct train between Inverness Station and Alness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Alness. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Inverness Station to Alness?

The distance between Inverness Station and Alness is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.8 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness Station to Alness without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness Station to Alness without a car is to bus which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Inverness Station to Alness?

The bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Library takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Inverness Station to Alness bus from?

Inverness Station to Alness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 2.

Where do I catch the Inverness Station to Alness train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness Station to Alness?

The best way to get from Inverness Station to Alness is to bus which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £13 and takes 48 min.

Where does the Inverness Station to Alness bus arrive?

Inverness Station to Alness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Library station.

Where does the Inverness Station to Alness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness Station to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness Station to Alness is 21 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Inverness Station to Alness.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness Station to Alness?

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Inverness Station to Alness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness Station to Alness by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
38 min
£5–8
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Alnesstrain Inverness - Wick / ...
48 min
£12–13
Drive 20.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness Station to Alnesscar 20.6 mi
26 min
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Inverness Station to Alnesstaxi 20.6 mi
26 min
£45–55
Bus via Inverness Union Street
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Alness High Streetbus Ember
46 min

Inverness Station to Alness by train

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Inverness Station, Scotland and Alness, Scotland?

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Library every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Alness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–13 and the journey takes 48 min.

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