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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Perth is to bus via County Carpets which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Perth. However, there are services departing from Asda Car Park and arriving at Leonard Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Perth. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Perth via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Tain to Perth?

The distance between Tain and Perth is 153 miles. The road distance is 144.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Perth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Tain to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tain to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Perth?

The best way to get from Tain to Perth is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Tain to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tain to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Perth is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Tain to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 512+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Asda Car Park to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Leonard StreetE9
4h 9m
Bus via County Carpets
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus StationUk093 / ...
4h 12m
£17–31
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to InvernessWick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 30m
£23–64
Drive 143.4 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Perth143.4 mi
2h 42m
£36–52

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 151.7 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Asda Car Park to Leonard Street via Union Street in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tain to Perth via Inverness in around 4h 30m.

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