There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk to Tain by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 16m£71–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cumbernauld to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus
6h 43m£35–71Drive 176.3 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to Taincar 176.3 mi
3h 32m£44–63Train via Stirling
- Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
6h 24m£51–130
Falkirk to Tain by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Tain is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Tain is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Tain. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Tain Post Office via Cumbernauld, Park and Ride and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Tain. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Tain via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Falkirk and Tain is 205 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Tain without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Falkirk to Tain, including transfers.
Falkirk to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cumbernauld station.
Falkirk to Tain train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Tain is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Tain, Scotland?
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Tain via Inverness in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Tain Post Office via Cumbernauld, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 43m.
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Cumbernauld to Perth Broxden Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Cumbernauld to Perth Broxden Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £21–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Falkirk to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Perth Broxden Park and Ride station.
Falkirk to Tain train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Tain is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Falkirk to Tain.
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