There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tain (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 55m£58–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus Ember
6h 29m£23–32Drive 187.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Tain (Station)car 187.1 mi
3h 36m£48–68Bus via Library
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
6h 45m£28–61
Edinburgh to Tain (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tain (Station) is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tain (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Tain (Station). However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Tain Post Office via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Tain (Station). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Tain via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Tain (Station) is 230 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tain (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Tain (Station), including transfers.
Edinburgh to Tain (Station) bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Tain (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tain (Station) is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tain (Station), 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 (Station) via Inverness Union Street and Tain Post Office in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Tain (Station) bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh to Tain (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Tain (Station) is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Edinburgh to Tain (Station).
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