What is the cheapest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £20 - £27 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Queensferry Street via County Carpets and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Tain to Edinburgh?

The distance between Tain and Edinburgh is 230 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.

How do I travel from Tain to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Tain to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Tain to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Edinburgh bus from?

Tain to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Tain to Edinburgh train from?

Tain to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.

Train or bus from Tain to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Tain to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Tain to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Tain to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Edinburgh is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Tain to Edinburgh.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 40m
£79–184
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
6h 24m
£20–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
5h 56m
£34–64
Drive 187.4 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Edinburghcar 187.4 mi
3h 34m
£46–66

Tain to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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