The average train between Aberdeen and Tain takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aberdeen and Tain. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Tain at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Tain. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Aberdeen to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Tain station.
Book your Aberdeen to Tain train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Aberdeen and Tain is 138.6 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Tain via Inverness in around 4h 27m.