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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Alness is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Alness is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Alness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Post Office and arriving at County Carpets. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Alness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tain and arriving at Alness. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Tain to Alness?

The distance between Tain and Alness is 16 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Alness without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £6 - £17.

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

The train from Tain to Alness takes 26 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Tain to Alness bus from?

Tain to Alness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Post Office station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Alness train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Alness?

The best way to get from Tain to Alness is to train which takes 26 min and costs £6 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 40 min.

Where does the Tain to Alness bus arrive?

Tain to Alness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at County Carpets station.

Where does the Tain to Alness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Alness is 13 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Tain to Alness.

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

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Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 850+ hotels available in Alness.

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

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

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Tain to Alness by train

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26 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Tain to Alness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–17 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Post Office to County Carpets hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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