The average train between Glasgow and Tain takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Tain. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Tain at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Tain. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Glasgow to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Glasgow to Tain train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Glasgow and Tain is 216.8 km. The road distance is 346 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 17m.