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How to get fromEdinburgh to Alnessby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    4h 44m
    £61–142

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    5h 12m
    £18–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    5h 11m
    £26–59

  4. Drive  174.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alnesscar car 174.7 mi
    3h 19m
    £43–63

Edinburgh to Alness by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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