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

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Tain is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Tain is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Arbroath and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Tain. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Seagate Bus Station, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Arbroath and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Tain. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Tain via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Arbroath to Tain?

The distance between Arbroath and Tain is 199 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arbroath to Tain without a car is to train via Library which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Arbroath to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Tain bus from?

Arbroath to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Arbroath to Tain?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Tain is to train via Library which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Arbroath to Tain bus arrive?

Arbroath to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Arbroath to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arbroath to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Tain is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Arbroath to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

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Arbroath to Tain - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Arbroath to Tain by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Library
best
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 18m
£64–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
7h 7m
£36–53
Drive 158.9 mi
1. Drive from Arbroath to Taincar 158.9 mi
3h 13m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 28m
£67–75
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
5h 49m
£43–141

Arbroath to Tain by train and bus

12Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.1 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £53–54 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 7h 7m.

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