Tain to Nairn Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Tain and Nairn takes 2h 11m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tain to Nairn. 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 11m
Duration: 55 mi
Distance: £16
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Tain Post Office to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Nairn Bus Stationbus Ember

2h 15m

£12–18

Tain to Nairn bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Tain and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Tain is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Nairn at 2:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:36 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 3:44 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:27 PM → 7:33 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:01 AM → 2:31 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:01 AM → 2:46 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:28 AM → 2:46 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 12:38 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 3:29 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:48 AM → 4:51 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:01 AM → 2:31 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:01 AM → 2:31 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tain to Nairn? 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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Tain to Nairn bus times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:36 AM → 10:16 AM

11:11 AM → 2:33 PM

1:38 PM → 3:44 PM

5:27 PM → 7:33 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:01 AM → 2:31 AM

5:56 AM → 7:52 AM

8:36 AM → 10:16 AM

11:11 AM → 2:33 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:01 AM → 2:46 AM

5:55 AM → 8:21 AM

8:32 AM → 10:29 AM

11:07 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:28 AM → 2:46 AM

7:57 AM → 10:29 AM

10:51 AM → 12:38 PM

1:38 PM → 3:29 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:48 AM → 4:51 AM

5:56 AM → 7:52 AM

8:36 AM → 10:16 AM

11:11 AM → 2:33 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:01 AM → 2:31 AM

5:56 AM → 7:52 AM

8:36 AM → 10:16 AM

11:11 AM → 2:33 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:01 AM → 2:31 AM

5:56 AM → 7:52 AM

8:36 AM → 10:16 AM

11:11 AM → 2:33 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Tain Post Office to Inverness Union Street

Bus from Inverness Union Street to Nairn Bus Station

Bus from Post Office to County Carpets

Bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2

Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Station

Bus from Post Office to County Carpets

Bus trips from Tain

Bus trips to Nairn

Alternative transport options