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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Inverness is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Inverness is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Asda Car Park and arriving at Union Street. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tain and arriving at Inverness. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Tain to Inverness?

The distance between Tain and Inverness is 39 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs .

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

The bus from Asda Car Park to Union Street takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Tain to Inverness bus from?

Tain to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Asda Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Inverness?

The best way to get from Tain to Inverness is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £21 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Tain to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tain to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Inverness is 33 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Tain to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1214+ hotels available in Inverness.

Tain to Inverness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Tain to Inverness by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Asda Car Park to Union StreetE6
1h 17m
Drive 32.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tain to Inverness32.8 mi
40 min
£8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to InvernessWick - Inverness / ...
1h 17m
£20–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tain to Inverness32.8 mi
40 min
£70–85
Bus via County Carpets
1. Take the bus from Post Office to County CarpetsX25 / ...
2. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2X25 / ...
1h 39m
£10–14

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tain to Inverness.

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Ember operates a bus from Asda Car Park to Union Street every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Tain to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–21 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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