Train Edinburgh to Tain from £101 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Tain takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

7h 2m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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5h 55m

£64–180

Edinburgh to Tain train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Tain. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Tain at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

1:53 PM → 7:06 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 10:17 PM
5h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:33 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:33 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:33 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:33 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:33 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:36 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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