The average bus between Perth and Tain takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Tain. The earliest departure is at 3:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Perth is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Tain at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Perth 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 Perth to Tain. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Perth to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
The distance between Perth and Tain is 162 km. The road distance is 244 km.
Ember operates a bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 2h 23m.