Elgin to Tain Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Elgin and Tain takes 4h 11m 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.

4h 11m
Duration: 74 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus X25 / ...

2h 50m

£14–20

Elgin to Tain bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Elgin and Tain. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Tain at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:45 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:41 PM → 1:14 AM
Arrives next day
5h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 5:29 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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Elgin to Tain bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:45 PM → 9:14 PM

7:41 PM → 1:14 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:40 AM

7:27 AM → 10:35 AM

8:59 AM → 12:15 PM

10:22 AM → 1:35 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:41 AM

7:48 AM → 11:41 AM

8:54 AM → 12:35 PM

10:06 AM → 1:35 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:29 PM

8:54 AM → 1:59 PM

10:06 AM → 3:59 PM

11:42 AM → 5:29 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:40 AM

7:27 AM → 10:35 AM

8:59 AM → 12:35 PM

10:22 AM → 1:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:40 AM

7:27 AM → 10:35 AM

8:59 AM → 12:35 PM

10:22 AM → 1:35 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:40 AM

6:21 AM → 9:43 AM

7:27 AM → 10:35 AM

8:59 AM → 12:35 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Street

Bus from Library to Post Office

Bus trips from Elgin

Bus trips to Tain

Alternative transport options

7:41 PM → 1:14 AM
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