What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Tain?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Tain is to line 99 bus and bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Tain?

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Tain is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Andrews and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Tain. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Overgate, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Andrews and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Tain. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Tain?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Tain is 190 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Andrews to Tain without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Tain without a car is to line 99 bus and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Saint Andrews to Tain?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Saint Andrews to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Tain bus from?

Saint Andrews to Tain bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Tain train from?

Saint Andrews to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Saint Andrews to Tain?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Tain is to line 99 bus and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Tain bus arrive?

Saint Andrews to Tain bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Tain train arrive?

Saint Andrews to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Tain is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Saint Andrews to Tain.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 305+ hotels available in Tain.

Saint Andrews to Tain - 5 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 99 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
5. Take the bus from Library to Post Officebus X25 / ...
5h 45m
£32–69
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 48m
£66–155
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Taincar 170.8 mi
3h 30m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park and Ridebus 787
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus
6h 42m
£34–69
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
6h 50m
£63–146

Saint Andrews to Tain by bus and train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.5 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Tain, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Railway Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.

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