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

The cheapest way to get from Banchory to Tain is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banchory to Tain is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Banchory and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Banchory to Tain. However, there are services departing from Banchory Primary School and arriving at Post Office via Union Square Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Banchory to Tain?

The distance between Banchory and Tain is 169 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banchory to Tain without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Banchory to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banchory to Tain bus from?

Banchory to Tain bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train or bus from Banchory to Tain?

The best way to get from Banchory to Tain is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Square Bus Station, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Banchory to Tain bus arrive?

Banchory to Tain bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Can I drive from Banchory to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Banchory to Tain is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Banchory to Tain.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 262+ hotels available in Tain.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Banchory 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
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 47m
£29–63
Bus via Union Square Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
6h 40m
£21–46
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Banchory to Taincar 123.8 mi
2h 23m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banchory to Aberdeen Pittodriebus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 50m

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Map of how to get from Banchory to Tain.

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Station Court to Tain via Bridge Street, Aberdeen, and Inverness in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4 hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Megabus UK also services this route every 2 hours.

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