Nairn to Tain Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Nairn and Tain takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Nairn 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 58m
Duration: 55 mi
Distance: £10
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 25 bus

best

Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus 25 / ...
Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus X25 / ...

2h 33m

£9–12

Nairn to Tain bus times

Buses run hourly between Nairn and Tain. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Tain at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 2 and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:16 PM → 9:14 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:39 PM → 9:50 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:26 PM → 12:53 AM
Arrives next day
2h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:35 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
10:51 AM → 1:35 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
11:51 AM → 2:35 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:39 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 5:29 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 6:09 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:35 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:35 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nairn 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.

Find Transport to Tain

Trip Overview

Bus, line 25 bus

Nairn to Tain bus times

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:16 PM → 9:14 PM

6:39 PM → 9:50 PM

10:26 PM → 12:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:40 AM

8:00 AM → 9:55 AM

8:40 AM → 11:35 AM

9:47 AM → 12:35 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:40 AM

8:00 AM → 9:55 AM

8:40 AM → 11:35 AM

9:47 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:41 AM

9:47 AM → 12:12 PM

10:51 AM → 1:35 PM

11:51 AM → 2:35 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:39 AM → 12:12 PM

9:39 AM → 3:24 PM

12:51 PM → 5:29 PM

3:01 PM → 6:09 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:40 AM

8:00 AM → 9:55 AM

8:40 AM → 11:35 AM

9:47 AM → 12:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:40 AM

8:00 AM → 9:55 AM

8:40 AM → 11:35 AM

9:47 AM → 12:35 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5

Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Library

Bus from Library to Post Office

Bus from Library to Post Office

Bus from Nairn Bus Station to Inverness Union Street

Bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Office

Bus from Library to Post Office

Bus trips from Nairn

Bus trips to Tain

Alternative transport options

10:26 PM → 12:53 AM
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