Edinburgh to Tain Buses

Edinburgh to Tain buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Tain takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 45m
Duration: 200 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus Ember

6h 29m

£23–32

Edinburgh to Tain bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Tain. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Tain at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:58 AM → 8:25 AM
7h 27m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 12:12 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 44m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 6:09 PM
7h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 3:22 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 3:22 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 3:22 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 3:22 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:09 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 3:22 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:28 AM → 8:25 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 12:12 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 44m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 6:09 PM
7h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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