To travel from Inverness Airport to Alness by public transport, check the airport bus connections and plan for onward travel between Inverness and Alness. Stagecoach’s X25 connects Inverness and Alness, while trains serve both towns on the Far North Line.
- Bus: The Stagecoach X25 connects Inverness and Alness.
- Rail: Alness and Inverness are stations on the Far North Line.
Is there a direct Inverness Airport shuttle to Alness?
Stagecoach’s route information does not establish a direct bus from Inverness Airport to Alness. Check its airport bus information and the X25 route before setting off; you may need to connect in Inverness.
For a non-public-transport alternative, the taxi journey from Inverness Airport to Alness has different planning considerations.
How do you connect through Inverness?
Inverness is the point to consider for onward bus or rail connections to Alness. Stagecoach provides information about bus travel to and from Inverness Airport, and its X25 route connects Inverness with Alness.
Check the airport connection and the onward service together before you travel. Allow for the transfer between services when planning your journey; the route information does not give a journey time for that connection.
What are the train connections to Alness?
Alness and Inverness are both served by the Far North Line, making rail another connection to check for travel between the airport area and Alness. ScotRail publishes a North Highlands timetable that includes both stations.
The guide to Alness station, its train connections and the walk into town covers the station and route into town. Check ScotRail or National Rail Enquiries for current rail travel information.
How much time should you allow for transfers?
Allow enough time to make each connection, since bus and train schedules need to line up for your travel date. Check the airport bus service and the onward X25 or rail timetable together, and leave room for any transfer in Inverness rather than assuming the services connect immediately.
Before you go, check the official site for the relevant operator: Stagecoach for bus information and ScotRail or National Rail Enquiries for rail services.
Where is Alness station?
Alness station is on Station Road, east of Alness High Street. From the station, the walk to Commercial Hotel rooms in Alness takes about six minutes on foot.
Alness station serves the town on the Far North Line.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Inverness Airport to Alness?
The Stagecoach X25 connects Inverness and Alness. Confirm with Stagecoach whether your airport journey needs a connection in Inverness.
Does a train run between Inverness and Alness?
Both Inverness and Alness are served by the Far North Line. Check the current timetable with ScotRail or National Rail Enquiries.
Where is Alness station?
Alness station is on Station Road, Alness, Highland, IV17 0SE.