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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tain by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    5h 55m
    £59–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus bus Ember
    6h 29m
    £23–32

  3. Drive  186.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Taincar car 186.9 mi
    3h 35m
    £47–67

  4. Bus via Library

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    6h 40m
    £28–61

Edinburgh to Tain by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tain, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tain via Inverness in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Tain Post Office via Inverness Union Street in around 6h 29m.

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