What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Alva?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Alva is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Alva?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Alva is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Alva?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Alva. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at The Cross Keys via Park and Ride, Park and Ride and Stance A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Alva?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Alva. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Stirling via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Inverness to Alva?

The distance between Inverness and Alva is 158 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Alva without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Alva without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Alva?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Inverness to Alva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Alva bus from?

Inverness to Alva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Alva train from?

Inverness to Alva train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Alva?

The best way to get from Inverness to Alva is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Inverness to Alva bus arrive?

Inverness to Alva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Inverness to Alva train arrive?

Inverness to Alva train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Alva?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Alva is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Inverness to Alva.

Where can I stay near Alva?

There are 755+ hotels available in Alva.

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There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Alva by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 40m
£52–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Park and Ridebus Uk091
4h 17m
£17–33
Drive 135.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Alvacar 135.7 mi
2h 43m
£33–48

Inverness to Alva by train and bus

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3h 40mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Alva, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to The Cross Keys via Park and Ride, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Stance A in around 4h 17m.

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