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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Tain is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 4h 27m.

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 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Tain. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

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 150 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 via Library which takes 4h 13m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus 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 via Library which takes 4h 13m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Perth to Tain bus arrive?

Perth to Tain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

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 47m 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 300+ hotels available in Tain.

Perth to Tain - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 via Library
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
4h 13m
£27–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Asdabus Ember
4h 27m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
4h 35m
£49–127
Drive 143.8 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Taincar 143.8 mi
2h 47m
£36–51

Perth to Tain by train

39Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 149.2 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Tain via Inverness in around 4h 35m.

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