The average bus between Aberdeen and Tain takes 5h 59m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Tain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Aberdeen and Tain. The earliest departure is at 3:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Tain at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Tain. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen Union Street station and arriving at Inverness Union Street station via Inverness Union Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Aberdeen to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.
Aberdeen to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
The distance between Aberdeen and Tain is 138.6 km. The road distance is 215 km.
Ember operates a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 3h 9m.