Loch Ness to Tain Buses

Loch Ness to Tain buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Loch Ness and Tain takes 2h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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

3h 9m

£14–19

Loch Ness to Tain bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Loch Ness and Tain. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Tain at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:41 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 6:49 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 9:51 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
10:03 PM → 12:53 AM
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2h 50m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 6:49 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 6:49 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:39 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 12:49 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 3:25 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 6:13 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:02 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 3:24 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 6:09 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 8:38 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 12:46 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 6:48 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 12:46 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 6:48 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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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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Loch Ness to Tain bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:41 PM → 3:22 PM

3:19 PM → 6:49 PM

6:52 PM → 9:51 PM

10:03 PM → 12:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:43 AM

9:07 AM → 12:42 PM

12:41 PM → 3:22 PM

3:19 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:43 AM

9:07 AM → 12:42 PM

12:41 PM → 3:22 PM

3:19 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:39 AM

10:17 AM → 12:49 PM

12:35 PM → 3:25 PM

3:18 PM → 6:13 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:02 AM → 12:12 PM

12:35 PM → 3:24 PM

3:18 PM → 6:09 PM

5:43 PM → 8:38 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:55 AM

10:22 AM → 12:46 PM

12:41 PM → 3:22 PM

3:19 PM → 6:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:55 AM

10:22 AM → 12:46 PM

12:41 PM → 3:22 PM

3:19 PM → 6:48 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Street

Bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Office

Bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Street

Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Library

Bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Post Office

Bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Post Office

Bus trips from Loch Ness

Bus trips to Tain

Alternative transport options

10:03 PM → 12:53 AM
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