There are 3 ways to get from Dunfermline to Tain by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
6h 39m£24–111Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
6h 58m£33–48Drive 171.9 mi
- Drive from Dunfermline to Taincar 171.9 mi
3h 6m£42–61
Dunfermline to Tain by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Tain is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Tain is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Tain. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Park & Ride, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Tain. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Tain via Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Dunfermline and Tain is 202 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Tain without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £24 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Dunfermline to Tain, including transfers.
Dunfermline to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park & Ride station.
Dunfermline to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Tain is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £24 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Tain, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Tain via Perth and Inverness in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route 5 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dunfermline Town to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–17
- 1st Class
- £21–30
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £28–40
- 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- 1st Class
- £15–22
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–50
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £2–3
- Sleeper Seat
- £2–4
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £28–32
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Dunfermline to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Dunfermline to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Tain is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Dunfermline to Tain.
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