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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Aberdeen is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Aberdeen Union Street via County Carpets and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Aberdeen via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Tain to Aberdeen?

The distance between Tain and Aberdeen is 151 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Tain to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Aberdeen bus from?

Tain to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Tain to Aberdeen is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £50 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Tain to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Tain to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Where does the Tain to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Aberdeen is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Tain to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 659+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Tain to Aberdeen by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3h 59m
£37–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
5h 25m
£11–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
5h 2m
£33–56
Drive 133.8 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Aberdeencar 133.8 mi
2h 47m
£33–48

Tain to Aberdeen by train and bus

52Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tain to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 150.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Aberdeen via Inverness in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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