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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tain is to train and fly which costs £75 - £210 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tain is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tain. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Asda Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Tain. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Tain via Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tain?

The distance between Cardiff and Tain is 529 miles. The road distance is 554.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tain without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 13h 32m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Cardiff to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tain bus from?

Cardiff to Tain bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tain train from?

Cardiff to Tain train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Tain?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tain is to train via Crewe which takes 13h 32m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tain bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tain bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Tain train arrive?

Cardiff to Tain train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Tain is 554 miles. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 269+ hotels available in Tain.

Cardiff to Tain - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Tain by train, plane, 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 to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
7h 1m
£81–224
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
10h 53m
£78–207
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
13h 32m
£119–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Asda Car ParkE6
16h 1m
Drive 551 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tain551 mi
10h 15m
£138–199
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
8h 13m
£125–464
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
10h 22m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
8h 39m
£114–311
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
9h 58m
£142–333
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
10h 50m
£155–381
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Berwick-upon-TweedCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
13h 57m
£275–446
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
14h 16m
£115–161

Cardiff to Tain by train

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13h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 526.3 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tain, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tain via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Asda Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 16h 1m.

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