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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Tain is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Tain is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Tain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Street and arriving at Asda Car Park. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Tain?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Tain. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Inverness to Tain?

The distance between Inverness and Tain is 39 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Tain without a car is to bus which takes 1h 4m and costs .

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

The bus from Union Street to Asda Car Park takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Tain bus from?

Inverness to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Tain?

The best way to get from Inverness to Tain is to bus which takes 1h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £21 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Inverness to Tain bus arrive?

Inverness to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Asda Car Park station.

Where does the Inverness to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Tain is 33 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Inverness to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 258+ hotels available in Tain.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Tain by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Asda Car Parkbus E6
1h 4m
Drive 32.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Inverness to Taincar 32.5 mi
40 min
£8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
1h 12m
£20–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Inverness to Taintaxi 32.5 mi
40 min
£70–85
Bus via Library
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus X25 / ...
1h 40m
£10–15

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Tain.

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Distance: 38.7 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Ember operates a bus from Union Street to Asda Car Park every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Tain 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–21 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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