There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 9m£20–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
6h 31m£61–140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Tain185.2 mi
3h 27mDrive 185.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Taincar 185.2 mi
3h 27m£45–65Bus via Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
6h 23m£36–65Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 51m£74–164
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain is to bus which costs £19 - £26 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Inverness via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Tain is 191 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs £19 - £26.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs £19 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Tain, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 38m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £27–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tain.
There are 304+ hotels available in Tain.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Tain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.