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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Tain is to bus which costs £50 - £170 and takes 13h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Tain is to train and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Tain. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Tain. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Tain via Grantham, Darlington and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Tain?

The distance between Nottingham and Tain is 540 miles. The road distance is 443.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Tain without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs £160 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Nottingham to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Tain bus from?

Nottingham to Tain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Tain train from?

Nottingham to Tain train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Tain?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Tain is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 13h 38m.

Where does the Nottingham to Tain bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Tain train arrive?

Nottingham to Tain train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Tain is 444 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Nottingham to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 160+ hotels available in Tain.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
11h 23m
£165–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
13h 38m
£51–164
Drive 440.9 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Taincar 440.9 mi
8h 14m
£110–159
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
7h 59m
£142–303
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
12h 31m
£215–415
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 41m
£138–221
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
8h 3m
£101–219
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
7h 41m
£85–293
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
8h 55m
£146–441
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
10h 8m
£171–356
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
10h 35m
£178–356

Nottingham to Tain by train

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11h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 536.5 mi
Duration: 11h 23m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Tain via Grantham, Darlington, and Inverness in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 13h 38m.

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