The average bus between Aberdeen and Tain takes 7h and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. 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 4 hours between Aberdeen and Tain. The earliest departure is at 3:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 5:24 PM which arrives into Tain at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Tain? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Tain. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
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 234 km.
Ember operates a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 3h 9m.