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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Tain takes 7h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 46m. 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.

7h 34m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
5h 52m
£26–38

Edinburgh to Tain bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Tain. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:27 PM which arrives into Tain at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tain, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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