The average bus between Elgin and Tain takes 4h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 Elgin and Tain. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Tain at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elgin 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 Elgin to Tain. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Elgin to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Post Office station.
The distance between Elgin and Tain is 47.3 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 3h 6m.