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

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Tain by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    5h 29m
    £86–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus bus Ember
    5h 54m
    £23–33

  3. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus bus Ember
    5h 41m
    £39–69

  4. Drive  191.9 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Taincar car 191.9 mi
    3h 42m
    £49–70

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train
    6h 41m
    £66–142

Glasgow to Tain by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Tain via Inverness in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tain Post Office via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 41m.

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