The average bus between Elgin and Tain takes 3h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. 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 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Tain at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 43m • 1 change
3h 31m • 1 change
3h 56m • 1 change
3h 18m • 1 change
2h 52m • 1 change
2h 43m • 1 change
3h 43m • 1 change
3h 25m • 1 change
2h 38m • 1 change
3h 18m • 1 change
3h 43m • 1 change
3h 22m • 1 change
3h 22m • 1 change
3h 43m • 1 change
3h 31m • 1 change
3h 56m • 1 change
3h 22m • 1 change
3h 43m • 1 change
3h 31m • 1 change
3h 56m • 1 change
3h 22m • 1 change
3h 43m • 1 change
3h 31m • 1 change
3h 56m • 1 change
3h 22m • 1 change
3h 43m • 1 change
3h 31m • 1 change
3h 56m • 1 changeWant 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 3h 33m.
Elgin to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Tain Post Office station.
The distance between Elgin and Tain is 47.3 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Tain Post Office via Inverness Union Street in around 3h 14m.