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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Alness is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Alness is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Alness. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Library via Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Scotland to Alness?

The distance between Scotland and Alness is 202 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Alness without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Scotland to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Alness bus from?

Scotland to Alness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Alness?

The best way to get from Scotland to Alness is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Scotland to Alness bus arrive?

Scotland to Alness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Scotland to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Alness is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Scotland to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 936+ hotels available in Alness.

Scotland to Alness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Alness 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 28m
£85–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
4h 51m
£22–35
Drive 179.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Alnesscar 179.5 mi
3h 19m
£45–65
Bus via Inverness Union Street
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 53m
£23–32
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 40m
£57–151

Scotland to Alness by train and bus

39Weekly Services

4h 28mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.8 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Scotland and Alness, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 2 hours. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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