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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Tain is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 20m.

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 16m 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 Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Dunblane Police Station, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Stirling to Tain?

The distance between Stirling and Tain is 187 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 train via Library which takes 4h 48m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 Ember, depart from Dunblane Police 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 train via Library which takes 4h 48m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Stirling to Tain bus arrive?

Stirling to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street 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 16m 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?

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

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

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Train via Library
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 48m
£42–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 20m
£25–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
5h 10m
£33–65
Drive 166.9 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Taincar 166.9 mi
3h 16m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 11m
£52–151

Stirling to Tain by train and bus

85Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 3h 3m.

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