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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Stirling is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Stirling is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Stirling via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Tain to Stirling?

The distance between Tain and Stirling is 190 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Stirling without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 2m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Tain to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Stirling?

The best way to get from Tain to Stirling is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Tain to Stirling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Stirling is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Tain to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 373+ hotels available in Stirling.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Stirlingtrain
5h 2m
£38–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
5h 53m
£25–39
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 4m
£54–154
Drive 166.5 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Stirlingcar 166.5 mi
3h 16m
£41–59

Tain to Stirling by train and bus

47Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Stirling via Inverness in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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