Edinburgh to Tain (Station) Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Tain (Station) takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Tain (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 7m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Tain (Station) train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Tain (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Tain (Station) at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:33 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
7:34 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 41m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:33 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:33 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:36 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:53 PM → 7:06 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 10:17 PM
5h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:33 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 3:12 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 5m • 1 change

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