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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Tain is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Tain is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Tain. However, there are services departing from Braelossie Place and arriving at Asda Car Park via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Tain. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Tain via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Elgin to Tain?

The distance between Elgin and Tain is 81 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Tain without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Elgin to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Tain bus from?

Elgin to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Braelossie Place station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Tain?

The best way to get from Elgin to Tain is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Elgin to Tain bus arrive?

Elgin to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Tain is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Elgin to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 258+ hotels available in Tain.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Elgin 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 Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
2h 56m
£31–38
Drive 69.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Taincar 69.1 mi
1h 27m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union Streetbus E7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Asda Car Parkbus E6
3h 12m
Bus via Library
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus X25 / ...
3h 15m
£19–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
3h 30m
£30–34

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 80.2 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Tain via Inverness in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Braelossie Place to Asda Car Park via Union Street in around 3h 12m.

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