There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Tain (Station) 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 29m£87–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus Ember
6h 1m£23–33Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus Ember
5h 46m£39–69Drive 192.2 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Tain (Station)car 192.2 mi
3h 43m£48–69Train via Perth
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
6h 41m£67–142
Scotland to Tain (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Tain (Station) is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Tain (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Tain (Station). However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Tain Post Office via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Tain (Station). However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Tain via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Scotland and Tain (Station) is 223 miles. The road distance is 193.3 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Tain (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Scotland to Tain (Station), including transfers.
Scotland to Tain (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Tain (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Tain (Station) is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Tain (Station), 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 (Station) via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, and Tain Post Office in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Tain (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Scotland to Tain (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Tain (Station) is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Scotland to Tain (Station).
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