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Trip Overview

The average bus between Aberdeen and Tain takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Tain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
4h 55m
£19–27

Aberdeen to Tain bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Aberdeen and Tain. The earliest departure is at 3:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Tain at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandEmber6h 26m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandEmber4h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 21m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandEmber5h 24m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 21m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandEmber5h 24m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 21m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandEmber5h 24m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 21m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandEmber5h 24m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandEmber5h 50m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland5h 52m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland5h 52m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland5h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Tain? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 144 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

Ember operates a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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