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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Alness is to bus via Perth which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Alness is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Alness. However, there are services departing from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station and arriving at Library via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Stirling to Alness?

The distance between Stirling and Alness is 171 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Alness without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £24 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Stirling to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Alness bus from?

Stirling to Alness bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Alness?

The best way to get from Stirling to Alness is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Stirling to Alness bus arrive?

Stirling to Alness bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Perth Broxden Park And Ride station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Alness is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Stirling to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 868+ hotels available in Alness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
3h 54m
£24–86
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ridemegabus PM8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
4h 26m
£20–45
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Alness154.7 mi
2h 57m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Union StreetE8
4h 37m

Stirling to Alness by train and bus

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.2 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Stirling, 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, you can take a bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Library via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 4h 26m.

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