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How to get fromStirling to Tainby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Library

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    4h 45m
    £41–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus bus
    6h 38m
    £25–40

  3. Bus via Library

    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Park and Ridebus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093 / ...
    4h 58m
    £27–59

  4. Drive  166.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stirling to Taincar car 166.9 mi
    3h 17m
    £42–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    5h 11m
    £51–123

Stirling to Tain by train and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Post Office via Park and Ride, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 4h 58m.

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