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

The cheapest way to get from Lairg to Alness is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lairg to Alness is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Lairg and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Lairg to Alness. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at County Carpets via Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Lairg to Alness?

The distance between Lairg and Alness is 40 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lairg to Alness without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £16 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Lairg to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lairg to Alness bus from?

Lairg to Alness bus services, operated by George Rapson Travel, depart from Post Office station.

Train or bus from Lairg to Alness?

The best way to get from Lairg to Alness is to train which takes 2h and costs £16 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Lairg to Alness bus arrive?

Lairg to Alness bus services, operated by George Rapson Travel, arrive at Post Office station.

Can I drive from Lairg to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Lairg to Alness is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Lairg to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 939+ hotels available in Alness.

Lairg to Alness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Lairg to Alness by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lairg to Alnesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2h
£16–30
Drive 28.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lairg to Alnesscar 28.7 mi
35 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Post Officebus 4
2. Take the bus from Post Office to County Carpetsbus X25 / ...
2h 10m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lairg to Alnesstaxi 28.7 mi
35 min
£60–75

Lairg to Alness by bus and train

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2hAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.3 mi
Duration: 2h

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

ScotRail operates a train from Lairg to Alness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to County Carpets via Post Office in around 2h 10m.

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