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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Alnessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    5h 53m
    £72–145

  2. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 29m
    £33–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    7h 45m
    £38–80

  4. Drive  281.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnesscar car 281.6 mi
    5h 25m
    £70–101

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    7h 44m
    £129–224

Newcastle upon Tyne to Alness by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Alness, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Library via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 7h 45m.

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