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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Perth is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 17m.

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 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Bus Station via County Carpets and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

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 37m.

How far is it from Tain to Perth?

The distance between Tain and Perth is 150 miles. The road distance is 143.8 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 17m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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 17m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £65 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Tain to Perth bus arrive?

Tain to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 38m 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 518+ 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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
4h 17m
£16–31
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus Ember
4h 42m
£15–66
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 37m
£16–61
Drive 143 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Perthcar 143 mi
2h 38m
£34–50

Tain to Perth by train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.7 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Megabus UK also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tain to Perth via Inverness in around 4h 37m.

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