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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Alloa is to bus via Perth which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.

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 to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Shillinghill via Police Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Inverness to Alloa?

The distance between Inverness and Alloa is 158 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 48m and costs £22 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Alloa?

The best way to get from Inverness to Alloa is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £22 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £55 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Inverness to Alloa bus arrive?

Inverness to Alloa bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dunblane Police 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.

Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 696+ hotels available in Alloa.

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

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 Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 48m
£22–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
4h 20m
£6–55
Drive 137.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Alloacar 137.3 mi
2h 41m
£33–48
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus M9
4h 59m
£16–32

Inverness to Alloa by train and bus

85Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.9 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–50 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 £2–50 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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