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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Stonehaven is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Stonehaven is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Barclay Street via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 4 and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Tain to Stonehaven?

The distance between Tain and Stonehaven is 167 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Stonehaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Tain to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Stonehaven bus from?

Tain to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 4.

Train or bus from Tain to Stonehaven?

The best way to get from Tain to Stonehaven is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Tain to Stonehaven bus arrive?

Tain to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tain to Stonehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Stonehaven is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Tain to Stonehaven.

Where can I stay near Stonehaven?

There are 660+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
4h 52m
£33–71
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
6h 6m
£18–61
Drive 140.7 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Stonehavencar 140.7 mi
2h 45m
£34–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
6h 23m
£37–54

Tain to Stonehaven by train, bus, and foot

52Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tain to Stonehaven.

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Distance: 165.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Barclay Street via Inverness, Aberdeen, and Union Square Bus Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 27m.

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