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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Alness to Dingwall
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alness to Dingwall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alness to Dingwall will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 5 trains that leave Alness for Dingwall on Sun, May 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest trains will take 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:20 AM0h11Alness11:31 AMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers- 2:23 PM0h12Alness2:35 PMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM0h11Alness3:41 PMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers
- 4:36 PM0h12Alness4:48 PMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers
- 10:47 PM0h12Alness10:59 PMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers
- 11:20 AM0h11Alness11:31 AMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM0h11Alness3:41 PMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers
- 2:23 PM0h12Alness2:35 PMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers
- 4:36 PM0h12Alness4:48 PMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers
- 10:47 PM0h12Alness10:59 PMDingwall$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Alness to Dingwall
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alness to Dingwall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alness to Dingwall:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alness to Dingwall costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Dingwall take longer:
Bus takes on average 22m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (12m by train vs 16m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $4 (€4) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Alness to Dingwall train times
The table below shows live departures for Alness to Dingwall trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:10 PM Alness | 0h12 | 11:22 PM Dingwall | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 17 | |||||
| 11:20 AM Alness | 0h11 | 11:31 AM Dingwall | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:23 PM Alness | 0h12 | 2:35 PM Dingwall | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:30 PM Alness | 0h11 | 3:41 PM Dingwall | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:36 PM Alness | 0h12 | 4:48 PM Dingwall | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alness to Dingwall
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Alness to Dingwall run on average 4 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 12m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 6:55 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: ScotRail from Alness to Dingwall trainsScotRail trains will get you between Alness and Dingwall from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Alness to Dingwall
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alness to Dingwall by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dingwall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Alness to Dingwall
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses will pick up/drop off on either side of the B817 at the top of Station Road by the Perrins Centre
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ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibility
WC
HotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 14:34 Saturday 07:30 - 14:34 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
- Type of shops available: Charity bookshop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the car park in front of the station
Most popular trains to and from Dingwall and Alness
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