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Trip Overview

The bus between Carlisle and Tain takes 9h 22m. There is at least one bus per day from Carlisle 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.

9h 22m
Duration
302 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Carlisle to Tain bus times

Buses run once daily between Carlisle and Tain. The service departs Carlisle at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Tain at 15:22:00. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 24m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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: 302.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Tain, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Tain Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 8m.

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