What is the cheapest way to get from Alness to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Loch Ness is to line 25 bus and bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alness to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Alness to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Alness to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from County Carpets and arriving at Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Alness to Loch Ness?

The distance between Alness and Loch Ness is 47 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.

How do I travel from Alness to Loch Ness without a car?

The best way to get from Alness to Loch Ness without a car is to train and line 917 bus which takes 2h 31m and costs £13 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Alness to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Alness to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alness to Loch Ness bus from?

Alness to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from County Carpets station.

Where does the Alness to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Alness to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 2.

Can I drive from Alness to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Loch Ness is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Alness to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1215+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Alness to Loch Ness - 4 ways to travel via train, line 917 bus, and line 25 bus

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

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Train, line 917 bus
best
1. Take the train from Alness to Invernesstrain Tain - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet Farmbus 917
2h 31m
£14–25
Line 25 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
2h 50m
£8–12
Drive 50.6 mi
1. Drive from Alness to Fort Augustuscar 50.6 mi
1h 5m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alness to Fort Augustustaxi 50.6 mi
1h 5m
£100–130

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Distance: 47.1 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Alness, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from County Carpets to Fort Augustus via Bus Station Stance 2 and Inverness Union Street in around 2h 50m.

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