The average train between Carrbridge and Tain takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Carrbridge 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 4 times a day between Carrbridge and Tain. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrbridge is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Tain at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carrbridge to Tain. However, there are services departing from Carrbridge station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Carrbridge to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carrbridge station.
Carrbridge to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Tain station.
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The distance between Carrbridge and Tain is 60.6 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Carrbridge to Tain via Inverness in around 2h 46m.