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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Fortrose is to bus and line 26 bus via County Carpets which costs £6 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Fortrose is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Fortrose?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Fortrose. However, there are services departing from Tain Post Office and arriving at Union Tavern via Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Tain to Fortrose?

The distance between Tain and Fortrose is 53 miles. The road distance is 31.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Fortrose without a car is to bus and line 26 bus which takes 1h 55m and costs £9 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Tain to Fortrose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Fortrose bus from?

Tain to Fortrose bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Tain Post Office station.

Where does the Tain to Fortrose bus arrive?

Tain to Fortrose bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Tain to Fortrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Fortrose is 31 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Tain to Fortrose.

Where can I stay near Fortrose?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Fortrose.

Tain to Fortrose - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 26 bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Tain to Fortrose by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tain Post Office to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Tavernbus 26A / ...
1h 55m
£9–12
Bus, line 26 bus via County Carpets
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Post Office to County Carpetsbus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from County Carpets to Inverness Justice Centrebus X25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Inverness Justice Centre to Union Tavernbus 26A / ...
2h 25m
£6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tain to Dingwalltrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Union Tavernbus 21F
2h 7m
£12–21
Drive 31 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Fortrosecar 31 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tain to Fortrosetaxi 31 mi
39 min
£110–140
Train, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Tavernbus 26A / ...
2h 10m
£20–34

Tain to Fortrose by bus

49Weekly Buses

1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.7 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Tain Post Office to Union Tavern via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 1h 55m.

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