Alness railway station serves Alness in the Highland council area of Scotland, on the Far North Line. It has a single platform, step-free access and a town-centre location, making it a practical arrival point for exploring Alness and the surrounding area.
- Location: Station Road, Alness, Highland, IV17 0SE
- Rail line: Far North Line
- From a hotel in Alness: about a 6-minute walk from a hotel in Alness
- Access: step-free access to the single platform
Where is Alness station?
Alness station is on Station Road, within the town of Alness in the Highland council area. The station code is ASS, and ScotRail manages the station.
The station opened on 23 May 1863, closed on 13 June 1960, and reopened on 7 May 1973. Its single platform is level with the main entrance, with tactile warnings on platforms in use.
What train services and connections are available?
Alness station is on the Far North Line, but check current train times with the rail operator when planning a journey. The station information page provides live departures and arrivals, as well as details for checking future services.
National Rail gives information about bus links, facilities and access at the station. For bus-service details, the rail-operator station information page directs passengers to Traveline Scotland. The travel-information number is 0141 465 1878, available 24 hours. If you are travelling from the airport, see how to get from Inverness Airport to Alness by public transport.
There is no taxi rank at the station. If rail replacement buses are operating, their pick-up point is Perrins Centre, adjacent to Station Road.
What should you know about tickets and station facilities?
The station has a sheltered waiting area, seating, customer information screens, announcements, an induction loop and printed local information. Help points are available in limited locations. There are no lifts, public Wi-Fi, refreshments, CCTV, or available staff help or helpline.
The station has toilets, accessible toilets, Changing Places toilets and baby-changing facilities. Ticket-office opening hours are unavailable, so check the official site before you go for current travel and station details.
Parking includes 28 spaces, of which 3 are accessible, and there is a drop-off and pick-up point. The Station Car Park is free and open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours. Bicycle storage and hire are available; the station has 10 bicycle stands, with no sheltered bicycle storage.
How do you walk from Alness station into town?
The station is on Station Road in Alness, so you arrive within the town rather than at an outlying rail stop. Its main entrance and single platform are level, and step-free access is available to the platform.
For visitors continuing around Alness, the station’s bus links offer another option for onward travel. Check service details with Traveline Scotland before relying on a bus connection.
What can you visit near Alness?
The Dalmore Distillery is one nearby visitor attraction. If it is part of your plans, check its visitor arrangements before setting out; the guide to visiting the Dalmore Distillery from Alness covers that stop.
FAQs
Is Alness station step-free?
Yes. The single platform has step-free access and is level with the station’s main entrance.
Does Alness station have parking?
Yes. There are 28 parking spaces, including 3 accessible spaces, plus a drop-off and pick-up point.
Where do rail replacement buses pick up?
The pick-up location is Perrins Centre, adjacent to Station Road.
Can you buy refreshments at Alness station?
There are no refreshments at the station.