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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Tain
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Tain is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Tain will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Tain every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Tain
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Tain among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 213 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£84 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Tain train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Tain trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:37 Edinburgh | 6h26 | 19:03 Tain | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Tain
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Tain run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 19:07. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 19:07 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Edinburgh to Tain trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Tain from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Tain train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Tain by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tain, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Tain
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Milton Road East-West bound
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WCHotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
ParkingDiningHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park - unlined
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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