Bus from Wick (Highland) to Alness
2 direct routes · about 147 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 12:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Alness as of 04:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E6 | Ember | ~137 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 04:20 | 20:11 | Co-Op (o/s) | Alness Pharmacy (at) | Thrumster, Clyth, Lybster, Latheron, Latheronwheel, Dunbeath & 10 more |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~147 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 06:56 | 12:26 | Hill Avenue (at) | Rosskean Church (at) | Hempriggs, Thrumster, Ulbster, Whaligoe, Bruan, Clyth & 22 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wick 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 E6 bus or X99 bus timetable.
Fares from Wick to Alness
- £2.00 adult single on the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
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 Wick to Alness?
2 routes run directly from Wick to Alness: the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the E6, 4 times each weekday — board at Co-Op (o/s) and get off at Alness Pharmacy (at), about 137 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wick to Alness?
Around 147 minutes on the X99, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thrumster, Clyth, Lybster, Latheron and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wick to Alness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 12:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wick to Alness?
An adult single from Wick to Alness is £2.00 on the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Hill Avenue (at) to Rosskean Church (at). 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.