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How to get fromGlasgow to Alnessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow to Alness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    4h 8m
    £82–146

  2. Bus via Inverness Union Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    4h 27m
    £19–25

  3. Drive 179.8 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Alnesscar car 179.8 mi
    3h 26m
    £44–64

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    6h 16m
    £84–205

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    4h 46m
    £34–62

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    5h 22m
    £65–147

Glasgow to Alness by train and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–24 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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