Bus from Inverness to Alness
6 direct routes · 30–78 min · first bus 06:51, last bus 23:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Alness as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Inverness, 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 | ~36 min | 11 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 17:31 | Seafield Road (NE-bound) | Library (o/s) | Duncanston |
| 25 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~41 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 1 | 08:08 | 15:45 | Seafield Road (NE-bound) | Library (o/s) | Craigton, Charleston, Tore, Duncanston, Ardullie & Evanton |
| 27 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~78 min | 5 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:02 | 13:02 | Seafield Road (NE-bound) | Library (o/s) | Craigton, Charleston, Tore, Kilcoy, Newton of Ferintosh, Conon Bridge & 4 more |
| 25A | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~57 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 6 | 17:02 | 23:31 | Seafield Road (NE-bound) | Library (o/s) | Craigton, Charleston, Tore, Kilcoy, Newton of Ferintosh, Conon Bridge & 4 more |
| E6 | Ember | ~44 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 04:34 | 18:44 | Seafield Road (NE-bound) | Library (o/s) | Craigton, Tore, Conon Bridge, Dingwall & Evanton |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~30 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 10:50 | 17:10 | Bus Station Stance 3 | Kincraig House Hotel (at) | Duncanston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Inverness 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, 25 bus, 27 bus, 25A bus, E6 bus or X99 bus timetable.
Fares from Inverness to Alness
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 Inverness to Alness?
6 routes run directly from Inverness to Alness: the X25 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 25 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 27 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 25A (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the X25, 11 times each weekday — board at Seafield Road (NE-bound) and get off at Library (o/s), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Inverness to Alness?
Between 30 minutes on the X99 and 78 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Duncanston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Inverness to Alness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:51 and the last around 23:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Inverness to Alness?
Adult singles from Inverness to Alness: £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.