Train Tain to Edinburgh from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Tain and Edinburgh takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Tain to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 21m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Tain to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Tain and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 1:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:46 PM → 10:15 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:07 PM → 12:56 AM
Arrives next day
5h 48m • 1 change
10:45 PM → 9:38 AM
Arrives next day
10h 53m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:33 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:33 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:33 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:33 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:55 AM → 4:42 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 10:16 PM
7h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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