What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Alloa?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Alloa is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Alloa?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Alloa is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Shillinghill via Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Alloa via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Inverness to Alloa?

The distance between Inverness and Alloa is 157 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Alloa without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Alloa?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Inverness to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Alloa bus from?

Inverness to Alloa bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Alloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Alloa?

The best way to get from Inverness to Alloa is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Inverness to Alloa bus arrive?

Inverness to Alloa bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Inverness to Alloa train arrive?

Inverness to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Alloa is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Inverness to Alloa.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Alloa?

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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Inverness to Alloa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Alloa by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 36m
£33–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
3h 57m
£18–28
Drive 137.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Alloacar 137.3 mi
2h 41m
£35–50
Bus via Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus M90
5h 12m
£27–39

Inverness to Alloa by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155.9 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Alloa, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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