The average train between Tain and Aberdeen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Tain to Aberdeen. 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 Tain and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tain to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Tain station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Tain to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
Tain to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
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The distance between Tain and Aberdeen is 138.6 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Tain to Aberdeen via Inverness in around 4h 33m.