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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Tain is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Tain is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Tain. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Forres station to Tain. However, there are services departing from Forres Station and arriving at Tain via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Forres to Tain?

The distance between Forres and Tain is 68 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Tain without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Forres to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Tain bus from?

Forres to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forres station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Tain train from?

Forres to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres Station.

Train or bus from Forres to Tain?

The best way to get from Forres to Tain is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 25 bus via Inverness, which costs and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Forres to Tain bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forres to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Tain is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Forres to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 267+ hotels available in Tain.

Forres to Tain - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 25 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forres 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 Forres Station to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
2h 43m
£21–34
Drive 57 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forres to Taincar 57 mi
1h 12m
£14–20
Bus, line 25 bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus 25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus X25 / ...
2h 49m
Bus, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus 25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus X25 / ...
2h 57m
£17–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
3h 7m
£20–30

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 68.1 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Forres Station to Tain via Inverness in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 2h 49m.

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