Bus from Alness to Inverness
6 direct routes · 30–79 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 22:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Inverness as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Alness, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~47 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 16:34 | County Carpets (o/s) | Seafield Road (before) | Evanton, Ardullie, Duncanston, Tore, Charleston & Craigton |
| X25 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~38 min | 9 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 16:02 | County Carpets (o/s) | Seafield Road (before) | Duncanston |
| 27 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~79 min | 6 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:27 | 14:27 | County Carpets (o/s) | Seafield Road (before) | Evanton, Ardullie, Dingwall, Maryburgh, Conon Bridge, Newton of Ferintosh & 4 more |
| 25A | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~56 min | 5 | Sat 4 · Sun 7 | 05:44 | 22:29 | County Carpets (o/s) | Seafield Road (before) | Evanton, Ardullie, Dingwall, Maryburgh, Conon Bridge, Newton of Ferintosh & 4 more |
| E6 | Ember | ~45 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:25 | 22:13 | Alness Pharmacy (at) | Seafield Road (before) | Evanton, Dingwall, Conon Bridge, Tore & Craigton |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~30 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 09:23 | 14:53 | Rosskean Church (at) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Duncanston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Alness on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 25 bus, X25 bus, 27 bus, 25A bus, E6 bus or X99 bus timetable.
Fares from Alness to Inverness
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Alness to Inverness?
6 routes run directly from Alness to Inverness: the 25 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the X25 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 27 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 25A (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 25, 10 times each weekday — board at County Carpets (o/s) and get off at Seafield Road (before), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alness to Inverness?
Between 30 minutes on the X99 and 79 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Evanton, Ardullie, Duncanston, Tore and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alness to Inverness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:44 and the last around 22:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alness to Inverness?
Adult singles from Alness to Inverness: £2.00 on the 27 and X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.