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

From Hillside to Alness by bus and train

To get from Hillside to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip station to Montrose Railway Station, 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 6 hr 41 min.

401min
Bus - 4040
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 25A25A
Leaves from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hillside
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    120 yd • 2 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
    300 yd • 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 Hillside to Alness by bus and train via 40, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Hillside to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 40 bus from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip station to Montrose Railway Station, 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 36 min.

396min
Bus - 4040
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alness
Leaves from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hillside
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    120 yd • 2 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
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hillside to Alness
The distance between Hillside, Scotland and Alness, Scotland is approximately 178.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 401 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hillside 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 Hillside

Hillside is located at Hillside, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Dubton Road, Hillside.

Train stations close to Hillside:

  • Montrose

Bus stations close to Hillside:

  • Dubton Road, Hillside
  • Railway Bridge, Hillside
  • Dickson Avenue, Hillside
Public transport stations close to Alness, Scotland

Alness is located at Alness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Royal Bank Of Scotland, Alness.

Train stations close to Alness:

  • Alness

Bus stations close to Alness:

  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Alness
  • County Carpets, Alness
  • Taxi Office, Alness
Related Routes

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

To get from Hillside to Alness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 40 bus from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip station to Montrose Railway Station, 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 36 min.

396min
Bus - 4040
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alness
Leaves from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hillside
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    120 yd • 2 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
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 401 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 25A.

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

    The alternative route takes 396 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 41 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Arbroath station near Hillside to Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station near Alness in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Hillside and Alness in Scotland by bus and train is about 6 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Arbroath stop near Hillside in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Montrose Railway Station, Montrose stop, which is closest to Alness in Scotland.

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