There are 4 ways to get from Helmsdale to Tain by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helmsdale to Tain is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Helmsdale to Tain is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helmsdale and arriving at Tain Asda. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helmsdale and arriving at Tain. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Helmsdale and Tain is 37 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.
The best way to get from Helmsdale to Tain without a car is to bus which takes 49 min and costs .
The bus from Helmsdale to Tain Asda takes 49 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Helmsdale to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Helmsdale station.
Helmsdale to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helmsdale station.
The best way to get from Helmsdale to Tain is to bus which takes 49 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Helmsdale, Scotland and Tain, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Helmsdale to Tain Asda 4 times a day, and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Helmsdale to Tain 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helmsdale to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £15–21
- 1st Class
- £26–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Helmsdale to Tain Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
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More Questions & Answers
Helmsdale to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Tain Asda station.
Helmsdale to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Tain station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmsdale to Tain is 34 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Helmsdale to Tain.
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