The average bus between Tain and Nairn takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Tain and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Tain is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Nairn at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 6m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Tain Post Office station and arriving at Bus Station via Inverness Union Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Tain to Nairn bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Tain Post Office station.
Tain to Nairn bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Tain and Nairn is 27.6 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Tain Post Office to Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Falcon Sq in around 2h 4m.