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Trip Overview

The average train between Tain and Edinburgh takes 6h 17m 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 17m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail11h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 42m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tain to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Tain to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Tain to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 5h 40m.

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