The average train between Tain and Dundee takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Tain to Dundee. 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 Dundee. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Dundee at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tain to Dundee? 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 Tain to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Tain station and arriving at Dundee station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Tain to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
Tain to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Tain to Dundee train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Tain and Dundee is 162.9 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Tain to Dundee via Inverness and Perth in around 5h 23m.