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How to get from Aberdeen City to Alness by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Aberdeen City to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 59 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to Guild Street, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alness
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Torry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006461
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    131 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tain
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alness
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alness
    Walk to
    Alness
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 11, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeen City to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 11 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alness
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Woodend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    131 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tain
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alness
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alness
    Walk to
    Alness
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen City to Alness

The distance between Aberdeen City, Scotland and Alness, Scotland is approximately 141.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen City to Alness by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City is located at Aberdeen City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Howes Road, Northfield.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen City:

  • Howes Road, Northfield
  • Davidson Drive, Northfield
  • Springhill Road, Northfield

Public transport stations close to Alness, Scotland

Alness is located at Alness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Library, Alness.

Bus stations close to Alness:

  • Library, Alness
  • Highland Hospice Shop, Alness
  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Alness

Alternative route by bus and train via 11, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeen City to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 11 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alness
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Woodend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    131 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tain
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alness
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alness
    Walk to
    Alness
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen City to Alness?

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen City to Alness?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen City and Alness in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeen City to Alness in Scotland?

    The 59 bus line goes from Howes Road, Northfield station near Aberdeen City to Torry station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Alness station near Alness in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen City to Alness in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen City and Alness in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberdeen City to get to Alness in Scotland?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Howes Road, Northfield stop near Aberdeen City in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberdeen City and Alness in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Alness station, which is closest to Alness in Scotland.

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