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

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There are 4 ways to get from Montrose to Tain by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    4h 48m
    £65–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    6h 12m
    £37–68

  3. Drive  147 mi

    1. Drive from Montrose to Taincar car 147 mi
    3h 3m
    £37–53

  4. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train
    6h 14m
    £50–124

Montrose to Tain by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Montrose to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montrose High Street to Post Office via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 6h 12m.

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