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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Lincoln is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Lincoln is to train and fly which takes 8h 8m and costs £120 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Tain Post Office and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Lincoln Central via Inverness and Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Tain to Lincoln?

The distance between Tain and Lincoln is 519 miles. The road distance is 441.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs £170 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Tain to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Lincoln bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tain to Lincoln train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Tain to Lincoln is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs £170 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Tain to Lincoln bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tain to Lincoln train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tain to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Lincoln is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Tain to Lincoln.

How do I get a train ticket from Tain to Lincoln?

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Tain to Lincoln - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Tain to Lincoln by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Newark North Gatetrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
10h 25m
£173–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tain Post Office to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
14h 30m
£55–102
Drive 439.2 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Lincolncar 439.2 mi
8h 13m
£108–155
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h 21m
£144–333
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain
12h 53m
£223–403
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tain Post Office to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
4. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain
15h 42m
£73–188
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h 48m
£131–426
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h 23m
£117–264
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h 8m
£125–328
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
11h 13m
£169–412
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain
11h 21m
£158–407
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
11h 39m
£134–301

Tain to Lincoln by train

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10h 25mAverage Duration

£173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515.5 mi
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Lincoln, England?

You can take a train from Tain to Lincoln Central via Inverness and Newark North Gate in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tain Post Office to Rail Station Car Park via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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