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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Tain is to bus via Library which costs £16 - £40 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Tain is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Tain. However, there are services departing from Leonard Street and arriving at Asda Car Park via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Tain. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Tain via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Perth to Tain?

The distance between Perth and Tain is 152 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Tain without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Perth to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Tain bus from?

Perth to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Leonard Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Tain?

The best way to get from Perth to Tain is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Library, which costs £22 - £95 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Perth to Tain bus arrive?

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

Where does the Perth to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Tain is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Perth to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 271+ hotels available in Tain.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Tain by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Union StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Asda Car ParkE6
4h 17m
Bus via Library
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
4h 22m
£16–39
Train via Library
1. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 20m
£22–92
Drive 143.8 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Tain143.8 mi
2h 43m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to TainInverness - Wick / ...
4h 35m
£33–98

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 151.5 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Leonard Street to Asda Car Park via Union Street in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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