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 £85 - £300 and takes 7h 21m.

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 21m and costs £85 - £300.

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 688 miles. The road distance is 625.3 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 Wolverhampton which takes 14h 23m and costs £230 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 14h 23m to get from Exeter to Tain, including transfers.

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.

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 625 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m 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?

There are 275+ hotels available in Tain.

Exeter to Tain - 11 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Tain by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
14h 23m
£234–662
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
7h 21m
£87–297
Drive 621.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Taincar 621.7 mi
10h 29m
£153–222
Fly Exeter to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane EXT - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
10h 55m
£231–855
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Haymarkettrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
14h 35m
£217–712
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
14h 40m
£261–797
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
16h 5m
£168–373
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
8h 36m
£158–491
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
10h 15m
£149–373
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
10h 14m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
5. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
11h 11m
£93–293

Exeter to Tain by train

37Weekly Trains

14h 23mAverage Duration

£234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684 mi
Duration: 14h 23m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Tain via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 14h 23m.

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