The average train between Perth and Tain takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 5 times a day between Perth and Tain. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Tain at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 36m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

3h 36m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

3h 36m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

3h 36m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

3h 36m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Perth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Tain. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Perth to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Tain station.
Book your Perth to Tain train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Perth and Tain is 162 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Tain via Inverness in around 4h 35m.