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 £30 - £45 and takes 4h 50m.

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 55m and costs £35 - £55.

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 Bus Station and arriving at Library via Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Stirling to Alness?

The distance between Stirling and Alness is 173 miles. The road distance is 155.2 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 59m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Alness?

The best way to get from Stirling to Alness is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Stirling to Alness bus arrive?

Stirling to Alness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at South Street station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Alness is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Stirling to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 893+ 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

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 Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
3h 59m
£45–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 30m
£10–61
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
4h 50m
£31–44
Drive 154.3 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Alnesscar 154.3 mi
2h 55m
£38–55

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 171.6 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Library via South Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 4h 50m.

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