The average bus between Edinburgh and Tain takes 7h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Tain. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:24 PM which arrives into Tain at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 2 and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Tain. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Tain station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Edinburgh to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Edinburgh and Tain is 213.3 km. The road distance is 318 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.