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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Elgin is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Elgin is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Braelossie Place via County Carpets and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Elgin via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Tain to Elgin?

The distance between Tain and Elgin is 81 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £37 - £39.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Tain to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Elgin bus from?

Tain to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Post Office station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Elgin?

The best way to get from Tain to Elgin is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £37 - £39. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Tain to Elgin bus arrive?

Tain to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at County Carpets station.

Where does the Tain to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Elgin is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Tain to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 385+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Tain to Elgin 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 Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2h 42m
£37–39
Drive 69.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tain to Elgincar 69.1 mi
1h 27m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Post Office to County Carpetsbus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie Placebus E7
2h 55m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
3h
£29–34

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 80.2 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Elgin via Inverness in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Braelossie Place via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 2, and Union Street in around 2h 55m.

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