The average bus between Cairnryan and Tain takes 11h 33m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan 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 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Tain. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Tain at 12:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Tain. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal station and arriving at Tain Post Office station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Cairnryan to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Tain Post Office station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Tain is 321.2 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Tain Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 14m.
