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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Tain is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Tain is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Tain. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Tain via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Dundee to Tain?

The distance between Dundee and Tain is 171 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Tain without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Dundee to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Tain?

The best way to get from Dundee to Tain is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Dundee to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dundee to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Tain is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Dundee to Tain.

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

Book your Dundee to Tain train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 297+ hotels available in Tain.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dundee 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
4. Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus X25 / ...
5h 25m
£35–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Asdabus Ember
5h 50m
£28–45
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 47m
£97–175
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Taincar 157.1 mi
3h 6m
£39–56
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 56m
£58–146

Dundee to Tain by train

12Weekly Trains

5h 47mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Tain via Inverness in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Tain Asda via Perth, Perth station, and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 50m.

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