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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tain and Edinburgh takes 7h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tain to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 33m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus M90
5h 53m
£28–64

Tain to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Tain and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at County Carpets and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    George Rapson TravelStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 54m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 37m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 54m • 2 changes

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    George Rapson TravelStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 54m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 54m • 2 changes

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    George Rapson TravelStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 54m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 54m • 2 changes

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    George Rapson TravelStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 54m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus6h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus8h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandPark's of Hamilton8h 34m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 34m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd8h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 54m • 2 changes

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    George Rapson TravelStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 54m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tain to Edinburgh? 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 Tain to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators