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

The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Alness is to bus via Queensferry Street which costs £28 - £40 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Alness is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Linlithgow and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Alness. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Library via Haymarket Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Linlithgow to Alness?

The distance between Linlithgow and Alness is 190 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Alness without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £16 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Linlithgow to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linlithgow to Alness bus from?

Linlithgow to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Haymarket Station.

Train or bus from Linlithgow to Alness?

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Alness is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £16 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Linlithgow to Alness bus arrive?

Linlithgow to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Linlithgow to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Linlithgow to Alness is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Linlithgow to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 861+ hotels available in Alness.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Linlithgow to Alness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 13m
£17–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Union StreetE9
5h 42m
Drive 172.5 mi
1. Drive from Linlithgow to Alness172.5 mi
3h 7m
£44–63
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3M90
6h 12m
£28–40

Linlithgow to Alness by train and bus

98Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.8 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Haymarket Station to Union Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 22m.

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