The average bus between Tain and Scotland takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 5h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tain to Scotland. 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 4 times a day between Tain and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Scotland at 2:45 PM. All services require a transfer at County Carpets and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 40m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 30m • 2 changes


6h 40m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 30m • 2 changes


6h 40m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 30m • 2 changes


6h 40m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 30m • 2 changes


7h 45m • 2 changes


6h 9m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 30m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Tain to Scotland? 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 Tain to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Tain station and arriving at Scotland station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Tain to Scotland bus services, operated by George Rapson Travel, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Tain to Scotland bus services, operated by George Rapson Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Tain and Scotland is 114.1 km. The road distance is 332 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.