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Trip Overview

The average bus between Loch Ness and Tain takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness 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.

3h 57m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Line 302 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Village Green to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus 302
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus bus X25 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus bus X25 / ...
2h 29m
£9–12

Loch Ness to Tain bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Loch Ness and Tain. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Tain at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 2 and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland17h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandEmber2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Highland CouncilStagecoach North ScotlandEmber2h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Loch Ness 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: 53.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Tain, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Village Green to Post Office via Bus Station Stance 2 and Library in around 2h 29m.

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