The average bus between Ullapool and Tain takes 4h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ullapool 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Ullapool and Tain. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ullapool is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Tain at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 2 and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ullapool 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Tain. However, there are services departing from Ullapool station and arriving at Tain station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Ullapool to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Ullapool to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Post Office station.
The distance between Ullapool and Tain is 66 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Post Office via Bus Station Stance 2 and Library in around 3h 8m.