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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Alva is to bus via Perth which costs £14 - £29 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Alva is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Alva?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Alva. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at The Cross Keys via Police Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Inverness to Alva?

The distance between Inverness and Alva is 157 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Alva without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £22 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Inverness to Alva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Alva bus from?

Inverness to Alva bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Alva?

The best way to get from Inverness to Alva is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £22 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £55 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Inverness to Alva bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Alva?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Alva is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Inverness to Alva.

Where can I stay near Alva?

There are 687+ hotels available in Alva.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Alva 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 41m
£22–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
4h 16m
£4–51
Drive 135.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Alvacar 135.3 mi
2h 38m
£34–48
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 53m
£14–28

Inverness to Alva by train and bus

85Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Alva, 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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