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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Alnessby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Alness by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 99 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 99 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus bus X25 / ...
    4h 29m
    £27–56

  2. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    5h 27m
    £36–95

  3. Drive  158.7 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Alnesscar car 158.7 mi
    3h 14m
    £40–57

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus 787
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    5h 24m
    £29–61

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 54m
    £46–127

Saint Andrews to Alness by bus and foot

Calendar378Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Alness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Library via Railway Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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