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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Tain is to bus via Perth which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Tain is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Tain. However, there are services departing from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Tain. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Tain via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Stirling to Tain?

The distance between Stirling and Tain is 181 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Tain without a car is to bus via Perth which takes 5h 4m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Stirling to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Tain bus from?

Stirling to Tain bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Stirling to Tain?

The best way to get from Stirling to Tain is to bus via Perth which takes 5h 4m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Stirling to Tain bus arrive?

Stirling to Tain bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Perth Broxden Park And Ride station.

Where does the Stirling to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stirling to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Tain is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Stirling to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 266+ hotels available in Tain.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stirling to Tain by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Perth
best
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ridemegabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
5h 4m
£24–52
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to TainInverness - Wick / ...
5h 13m
£41–99
Drive 166.9 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Tain166.9 mi
3h 12m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Asda Car ParkE6
5h 17m

Stirling to Tain by bus

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Post Office via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stirling to Tain via Inverness in around 5h 13m.

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