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

The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Tain is to bus via Library which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Tain is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Stonehaven and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Stonehaven to Tain. However, there are services departing from Barclay Street and arriving at Post Office via Union Square Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Stonehaven and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Stonehaven to Tain. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven and arriving at Tain via Aberdeen and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Stonehaven to Tain?

The distance between Stonehaven and Tain is 167 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Tain without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Stonehaven to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stonehaven to Tain bus from?

Stonehaven to Tain bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stonehaven to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Stonehaven to Tain?

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Tain is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Library, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Stonehaven to Tain bus arrive?

Stonehaven to Tain bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Stonehaven to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stonehaven to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Stonehaven to Tain is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Stonehaven to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 258+ hotels available in Tain.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 15m
£40–140
Bus via Library
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
6h 24m
£24–54
Drive 140.6 mi
1. Drive from Stonehaven to Taincar 140.6 mi
2h 44m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelphi to Union Streetbus E7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Asda Car Parkbus E6
6h 27m

Stonehaven to Tain by bus

222Weekly Buses

6h 24mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Stonehaven to Tain via Aberdeen and Inverness in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4 hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Megabus UK also services this route every 2 hours.

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