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

The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Alness is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairn to Alness is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Nairn and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairn station to Alness. However, there are services departing from Nairn Bus Station and arriving at Library via Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Nairn and Alness?

No, there is no direct train from Nairn to Alness. However, there are services departing from Nairn and arriving at Alness via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Nairn to Alness?

The distance between Nairn and Alness is 38 miles. The road distance is 34.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nairn to Alness without a car is to train and line 25 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs £11 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Nairn to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Alness bus from?

Nairn to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Nairn Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Alness train from?

Nairn to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Nairn station.

Train or bus from Nairn to Alness?

The best way to get from Nairn to Alness is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £18 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 25 bus, which costs and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Nairn to Alness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nairn to Alness train arrive?

Nairn to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Nairn to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairn to Alness is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Nairn to Alness.

How do I get a train ticket from Nairn to Alness?

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Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 879+ hotels available in Alness.

Nairn to Alness - 6 ways to travel via train, line 25 bus, car, taxi, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Nairn 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, line 25 bus
best
1. Take the train from Nairn to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus 25 / ...
1h 21m
£12–17
Drive 34.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nairn to Alnesscar 34.6 mi
43 min
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Nairn to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Alnesstrain Inverness - Wick / ...
2h 9m
£19–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nairn to Alnesstaxi 34.6 mi
43 min
£70–90
Bus, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus 25 / ...
1h 29m
Line 10 bus, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus 10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus 25 / ...
1h 40m
£11–14

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 37.4 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Nairn to Alness via Inverness in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairn Bus Station to Library via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 1h 29m.

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