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How to get from Brechin to Alness by bus and train?

From Brechin to Alness by bus and train

To get from Brechin to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40A bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Co-Op, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 25A bus from Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station to Library, Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 1 min.

421min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 25A25A
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Co-Op, Montrose
    ID 6490IM025
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    182 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 25A25A
    Wait for bus
    25A
    Alness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Library, Alness
    Ride to bus station
    Library, Alness
    ID 6700713440A
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brechin to Alness by bus and train via 40A, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brechin to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 40A bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Co-Op, Montrose 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 6 hr 56 min.

416min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alness
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Co-Op, Montrose
    ID 6490IM025
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    182 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
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brechin to Alness

The distance between Brechin, Scotland and Alness, Scotland is approximately 295.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 421 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brechin 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 Brechin

Brechin is located at Brechin, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Northern Hotel, Brechin.

Bus stations close to Brechin:

  • Northern Hotel, Brechin
  • Bank Street, Brechin
  • Cfo-Op, Brechin

Public transport stations close to Alness, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Alness:

  • Hill Street, Alness
  • Service Point, Alness
  • Coulhill Car Park, Alness

Alternative route from Brechin to Alness by bus and train via 40A, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brechin to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 40A bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Co-Op, Montrose 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 6 hr 56 min.

416min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alness
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Co-Op, Montrose
    ID 6490IM025
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    182 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
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brechin to Alness?

    The fastest way takes 421 minutes, using Bus line 40A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 25A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brechin to Alness?

    The alternative route takes 416 minutes, using Bus line 40A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brechin to Alness in Scotland?

    The 40A bus line goes from Mackie Motors, Brechin station near Brechin to Arbroath station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Arbroath station near Alness in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Brechin and Alness in Scotland by bus and train is about 7 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 40A bus from the Mackie Motors, Brechin stop near Brechin in Scotland.

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

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