Elgin to Tain Trains

Elgin to Tain trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Tain takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

3h 35m
Duration: 80 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 55m

£31–51

Elgin to Tain train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Tain. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Tain at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:49 PM → 12:28 AM
Arrives next day
2h 39m • 1 change
11:29 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 6:24 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:30 AM → 1:31 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
4:59 PM → 7:06 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:28 PM → 10:17 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 8:15 AM
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9h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 6:24 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 6:24 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 6:24 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 6:24 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Tain? 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.

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Elgin to Tain train times

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:49 PM → 12:28 AMArrives next day

11:29 PM → 8:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM

12:36 PM → 3:12 PM

3:14 PM → 6:24 PM

5:38 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:30 AM → 1:31 PM

4:59 PM → 7:06 PM

7:28 PM → 10:17 PM

11:00 PM → 8:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM

12:36 PM → 3:12 PM

3:14 PM → 6:24 PM

5:38 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM

12:36 PM → 3:12 PM

3:14 PM → 6:24 PM

5:38 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM

12:36 PM → 3:12 PM

3:14 PM → 6:24 PM

5:38 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:50 AM → 11:48 AM

12:36 PM → 3:12 PM

3:14 PM → 6:24 PM

5:38 PM → 7:45 PM

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9:49 PM → 12:28 AM
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11:29 PM → 8:15 AM
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11:00 PM → 8:15 AM
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