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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Tain is to train and fly which costs £80 - £250 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Tain is to train and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Tain. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Asda Car Park via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Tain. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Tain via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from Exeter to Tain?

The distance between Exeter and Tain is 731 miles. The road distance is 625.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Tain without a car is to train via Darlington which takes 14h 8m and costs £310 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 14h 8m to get from Exeter to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Tain bus from?

Exeter to Tain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Tain train from?

Exeter to Tain train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Tain?

The best way to get from Exeter to Tain is to train via Darlington which takes 14h 8m and costs £310 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 39m.

Where does the Exeter to Tain bus arrive?

Exeter to Tain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Tain train arrive?

Exeter to Tain train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Tain is 626 miles. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Exeter to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

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Exeter to Tain - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Tain by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Darlington
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to DarlingtonPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
14h 8m
£316–751
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 10m
£84–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
5. Take the bus from Union Street to Asda Car ParkE6
17h 39m
Drive 622.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Tain622.1 mi
10h 28m
£156–225
Fly Exeter to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)EXT - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
16h 12m
£140–635
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
14h 21m
£113–679
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
14h 23m
£185–400
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 33m
£144–495
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 32m
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
9h 59m

Exeter to Tain by train and bus

13Weekly Services

14h 8mAverage Duration

£316Cheapest Price

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Distance: 727 mi
Duration: 14h 8m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Tain, Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Post Office via Darlington, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 14h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Asda Car Park via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 17h 39m.

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