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 X25 bus from Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station to Library, Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alness on the Moovit app.

261min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X25X25
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
    208 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Alness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Library, Alness
    Ride to bus station
    Library, Alness
    ID 6700713440A
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Alness by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Alness in Scotland, take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station station. Next, take the X25 bus from Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station to Library, Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alness on the Moovit app.

294min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - X25X25
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station
    228 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Alness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Library, Alness
    Ride to bus station
    Library, Alness
    ID 6700713440A
    38 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 335.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 261 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Edinburgh to Alness

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to Alness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Alness), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Edinburgh to Alness by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Alness in Scotland, take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station station. Next, take the X25 bus from Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station to Library, Alness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alness on the Moovit app.

294min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - X25X25
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station
    228 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Alness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Library, Alness
    Ride to bus station
    Library, Alness
    ID 6700713440A
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 261 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X25.

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

    The alternative route takes 294 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M90, Bus line X25.

  • 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 4 hr 21 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 4 hr 21 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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