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

From Edinburgh to Alness by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Alness in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, take the 25A bus from Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station to Library, Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 49 min.

349min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 25A25A
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    234 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 25A25A
    Wait for bus
    25A
    Alness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Library, Alness
    Ride to bus station
    Library, Alness
    ID 6700713440A
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Alness by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X59 bus from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station to Barnton Junction, Barnton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus 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 5 hr 17 min.

317min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X59X59
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 25A25A
Leaves from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243420
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X59X59
    Wait for bus
    X59
    St Andrews
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barnton Junction, Barnton
    ID 6200246330
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    207 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 25A25A
    Wait for bus
    25A
    Alness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Library, Alness
    Ride to bus station
    Library, Alness
    ID 6700713440A
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Alness

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alness, Scotland is approximately 214.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 349 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

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

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Alness by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X59 bus from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station to Barnton Junction, Barnton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus 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 5 hr 17 min.

317min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X59X59
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 25A25A
Leaves from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243420
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X59X59
    Wait for bus
    X59
    St Andrews
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barnton Junction, Barnton
    ID 6200246330
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    207 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 25A25A
    Wait for bus
    25A
    Alness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Library, Alness
    Ride to bus station
    Library, Alness
    ID 6700713440A
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 349 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 25A.

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

    The alternative route takes 317 minutes, using Bus line X59, Bus line M90, Bus line 25A.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alness in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Alness in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inverness station near Alness in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Alness in Scotland by train and bus is about 5 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Alness in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Alness in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Alness in Scotland.

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