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How to get fromCarlisle to Tainby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Tain by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train
    8h 8m
    £106–201

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus bus
    11h 3m
    £41–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus bus
    8h 8m
    £48–86

  4. Drive  275.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Taincar car 275.8 mi
    5h 3m
    £68–99

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    8h 29m
    £82–116

Carlisle to Tain by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Tain, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Tain via Haymarket and Inverness in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Tain Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 8m.

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