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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tain is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tain is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Tain. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station Stance 2 and Royal Bank of Scotland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Tain?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to Tain?

The distance between Edinburgh and Tain is 223 miles. The road distance is 188 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tain without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tain bus from?

Edinburgh to Tain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Tain?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tain is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Library, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Tain bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Tain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Edinburgh to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Tain is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Tain.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 305+ hotels available in Tain.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tain by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
5h 28m
£61–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus Ember
6h 21m
£23–33
Bus via Library
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
5h 57m
£28–61
Drive 186.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Taincar 186.9 mi
3h 35m
£46–66

Edinburgh to Tain by train and bus

46Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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