Fortrose to Tain Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Fortrose and Tain takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Fortrose 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.

2h 49m
Duration: 53 mi
Distance: £10
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Union Tavern to Seafield Roadbus 26A / ...
Take the bus from Inverness Longman Road to Tain Post Officebus Ember

2h 32m

£9–12

Fortrose to Tain bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Fortrose and Tain. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fortrose is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Tain at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:26 PM → 6:13 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:26 PM → 8:42 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:26 PM → 12:59 AM
Arrives next day
3h 33m • 1 change
11:56 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
8h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 12:12 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 3:24 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 6:09 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 8:38 PM
1h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:46 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 3:22 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:46 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 3:22 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:46 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 3:22 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:46 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 3:22 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:46 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 3:22 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fortrose 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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Fortrose to Tain bus times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:26 PM → 6:13 PM

6:26 PM → 8:42 PM

9:26 PM → 12:59 AMArrives next day

11:56 PM → 8:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 12:12 PM

12:30 PM → 3:24 PM

2:40 PM → 6:09 PM

7:00 PM → 8:38 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM

10:26 AM → 12:46 PM

1:26 PM → 3:22 PM

4:46 PM → 6:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM

10:26 AM → 12:46 PM

1:26 PM → 3:22 PM

4:46 PM → 6:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM

10:26 AM → 12:46 PM

1:26 PM → 3:22 PM

4:46 PM → 6:48 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM

10:26 AM → 12:46 PM

1:26 PM → 3:22 PM

4:46 PM → 6:48 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:55 AM

10:26 AM → 12:46 PM

1:26 PM → 3:22 PM

4:46 PM → 6:48 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Union Tavern to Seafield Road

Bus from Union Tavern to Inverness Justice Centre

Bus from Inverness Justice Centre to Library

Bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Post Office

Bus from Union Tavern to Seafield Road

Bus from Inverness Longman Road to Tain Post Office

Bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Post Office

Bus trips from Fortrose

Bus trips to Tain

Alternative transport options

9:26 PM → 12:59 AM
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11:56 PM → 8:25 AM
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