The average train between Aviemore and Tain takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore 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 Aviemore and Tain. The earliest departure is at 9:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Tain at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Tain. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Aviemore to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Tain station.
Book your Aviemore to Tain train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Aviemore and Tain is 70.1 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Aviemore to Tain via Inverness in around 2h 55m.