Bus from Alness to Tain
5 direct routes · 30–53 min · first bus 08:29, last bus 00:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tain as of 03:53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X25 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~40 min | 9 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:55 | 18:12 | Library (o/s) | Post Office (opp) | Invergordon, Saltburn, Barbaraville, Milton & Kildary |
| 25A | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~44 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 6 | 18:14 | 00:30 | Library (o/s) | Post Office (opp) | Invergordon, Saltburn, Barbaraville, Milton & Kildary |
| E6 | Ember | ~27 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 05:11 | 19:22 | Library (o/s) | Asda Car Park (at) | Invergordon & Kildary |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 25, 6
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~53 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:50 | 16:30 | Library (o/s) | Post Office (opp) | Invergordon, Saltburn, Barbaraville, Milton & Kildary |
| 6 | George Rapson Travel | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:29 | 08:29 | Library (o/s) | Post Office (opp) | Invergordon, Kildary, Arabella & Fearn |
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 X25 bus, 25A bus, E6 bus, 25 bus or 6 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Alness to Tain?
5 routes run directly from Alness to Tain: the X25 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 25A (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E6 (Ember), the 25 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 6 (George Rapson Travel). The most frequent is the X25, 9 times each weekday — board at Library (o/s) and get off at Post Office (opp), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alness to Tain?
Between 30 minutes on the 6 and 53 on the 25, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Invergordon, Saltburn, Barbaraville, Milton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alness to Tain?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:29 and the last around 00:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alness to Tain?
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.