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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 / ...
    5h 2m
    £82–145

  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 58m
    £24–33

  3. Bus via Library

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    5h 40m
    £39–70

  4. Drive 191.9 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Taincar car 191.9 mi
    3h 42m
    £47–68

  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 45m
    £79–172

Glasgow to Tain by train and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.

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