Rome2Rio

Fortrose to Tain buses

Find Transport to Tain

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average bus between Fortrose and Tain takes 3h 22m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. There is a bus service every few hours from Fortrose 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.

3h 22m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Library

best
  1. Take the bus from Union Tavern to Inverness Justice Centrebus bus 26A / ...
  2. Take the bus from Inverness Justice Centre to Librarybus bus X25 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus bus X25 / ...
2h 21m
£9–12

Fortrose to Tain bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Fortrose and Tain. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fortrose is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Tain at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Justice Centre and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandEmber2h 37m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 44m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 57m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandEmber2h 37m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 44m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 57m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandEmber2h 37m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 44m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 57m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandEmber2h 37m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 44m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 57m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fortrose 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.

Map of how to get from Fortrose to Tain.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Union Tavern to Post Office via Inverness Justice Centre and Library in around 2h 21m.

Operators