What is the cheapest way to get from Alness to Tain?

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Tain is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alness to Tain?

The fastest way to get from Alness to Tain is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Tain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Post Office. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Alness and Tain?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alness and arriving at Tain. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Alness to Tain?

The distance between Alness and Tain is 16 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

How do I travel from Alness to Tain without a car?

The best way to get from Alness to Tain without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Alness to Tain?

The train from Alness to Tain takes 25 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Alness to Tain bus from?

Alness to Tain bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Alness to Tain train from?

Alness to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alness station.

Train or bus from Alness to Tain?

The best way to get from Alness to Tain is to train which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Alness to Tain bus arrive?

Alness to Tain bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Post Office station.

Where does the Alness to Tain train arrive?

Alness to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Tain station.

Can I drive from Alness to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Tain is 12 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Alness to Tain.

How do I get a train ticket from Alness to Tain?

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 272+ hotels available in Tain.

Alness to Tain - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alness to Tain by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Alness to Tain by train

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25 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Alness to Tain every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–17 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Post Office hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 39 min. George Rapson Travel also services this route 3 times a day.

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