The average train between Garelochhead and Alness takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Garelochhead to Alness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Garelochhead and Alness. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Garelochhead is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Alness at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at King Street and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Garelochhead to Alness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Garelochhead to Alness. However, there are services departing from Garelochhead station and arriving at Alness station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Garelochhead to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Garelochhead to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Garelochhead to Alness train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Garelochhead and Alness is 183 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a bus from Station Road to Library via King Street, Helensburgh Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 7h 2m.