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

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

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  1. Train via Library

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    4h 47m
    £53–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Asdabus bus Ember
    6h 27m
    £23–33

  3. Bus via Perth

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093 / ...
    5h 38m
    £31–56

  4. Drive 166.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stirling to Taincar car 166.9 mi
    3h 17m
    £41–59

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    5h 11m
    £68–153

Stirling to Tain by train and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via South Street, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 5h 38m.

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