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How to get fromNairn to Alnessby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairn to Alness by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 25 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nairn to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus bus 25 / ...
    1h 31m
    £8–11

  2. Bus, line 25 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus bus 25 / ...
    1h 46m
    £4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nairn to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Alnesstrain train Inverness - Tain / ...
    2h 8m
    £16–27

  4. Drive  34.6 mi

    1. Drive from Nairn to Alnesscar car 34.6 mi
    43 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nairn to Alnesstaxi taxi 34.6 mi
    43 min
    £150–190

  6. Bus, line 25 bus via Inverness Union Street

    1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus bus 25 / ...
    1h 40m
    £7–9

Nairn to Alness by train and bus

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Nairn to Alness via Inverness in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairn Bus Station to Library via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 1h 40m.

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