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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Alva is to train which costs £23 - £75 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Alva is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Tain to Alva?

The distance between Tain and Alva is 197 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Alva without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Tain to Alva, including transfers.

Train or bus from Tain to Alva?

The best way to get from Tain to Alva is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 52 bus, which costs and takes 6h 46m.

Can I drive from Tain to Alva?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Alva is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Tain to Alva.

Where can I stay near Alva?

There are 665+ hotels available in Alva.

Tain to Alva - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 52 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Tain to Alva 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station
3. Take the train from Perth to Stirling
5h 40m
£38–113
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tain to InvernessWick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to StirlingInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
6h 4m
£23–71
Drive 166.8 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Alva166.8 mi
3h 15m
£42–60
Bus, line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Post Office to County CarpetsX25 / ...
2. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2X25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Police StationE8
4. Take the bus from Stance A to The Cross Keys324 / ...
6h 46m

Tain to Alva by train and bus

43Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.2 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Tain to The Cross Keys via Inverness, Stirling, and Stance A in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to The Cross Keys via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 2, Union Street, Police Station, Dunblane, Stirling, and Stance A in around 6h 46m.

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