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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Falkirk is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Falkirk is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Inverness and Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Tain to Falkirk?

The distance between Tain and Falkirk is 198 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Falkirk without a car is to train via County Carpets which takes 5h 26m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Tain to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Falkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Tain to Falkirk is to train via County Carpets which takes 5h 26m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Tain to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Falkirk is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Tain to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 829+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

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

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Train via County Carpets
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Falkirk GrahamstonInverness - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 26m
£70–134
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tain to InvernessWick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to StirlingInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 47m
£25–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Police StationE8
5h 42m
Drive 176.5 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Falkirk176.5 mi
3h 29m
£45–64

Tain to Falkirk by bus and train

23Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.5 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Falkirk Grahamston twice daily. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Union Street to Police Station hourly, and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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