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How to get fromEdinburgh to Tain (Station)by bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Library

    best
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    5h 57m
    £29–61

  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 26m
    £23–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    5h 58m
    £66–173

  4. Drive  187.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Tain (Station)car car 187.1 mi
    3h 36m
    £46–67

Edinburgh to Tain (Station) by bus and foot

Calendar296Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tain (Station), Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tain via Inverness in around 5h 58m.

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