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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Tain
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£87
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£92
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 10 m
Trains on 17 Sept
8
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 £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
To travel from Edinburgh to Tain you need to make at least one change.
8:386h34Edinburgh15:12Tain£871One-way1 change- 13:324h52Edinburgh18:24Tain£871One-way1 change
- 17:335h07Edinburgh22:40Tain£871One-way1 change
- 19:3412h41Edinburgh8:15Tain£871One-way1 change
- 6:365h12Edinburgh11:48Tain£951One-way2 changes
- 13:324h52Edinburgh18:24Tain£871One-way1 change
- 14:415h04Edinburgh19:45Tain£951One-way2 changes
- 17:335h07Edinburgh22:40Tain£871One-way1 change
- 6:365h12Edinburgh11:48Tain£951One-way2 changes
- 9:395h33Edinburgh15:12Tain£951One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight 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 an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £287.
Distance: 213 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £287 Average Price | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Tain:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Tain costing on average £61.
A coach is £249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Tain costing on average £287.
Other travel options to Tain take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 10m.
Coach takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.60. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 3h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Tain train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Tain trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4:20 Edinburgh | 7h28 | 11:48 Tain | 1 change | |
| 6:36 Edinburgh | 5h12 | 11:48 Tain | 2 changes | |
| 8:38 Edinburgh | 6h34 | 15:12 Tain | 1 change | |
| 9:39 Edinburgh | 5h33 | 15:12 Tain | 2 changes | |
| 13:32 Edinburgh | 4h52 | 18:24 Tain | 1 change | |
| 14:41 Edinburgh | 5h04 | 19:45 Tain | 2 changes | |
| 17:33 Edinburgh | 5h07 | 22:40 Tain | 1 change | |
| 19:34 Edinburgh | 12h41 | 8:15 Tain | 1 change | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Tain.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Tain.
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 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 19:07. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 19:07 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Edinburgh to Tain trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Tain from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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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
Most Edinburgh to Tain trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Tain station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Tain train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Which Tain station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Tain from Tain city centre
Tain train station facilities and services
Tain has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tain.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tain: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Tain: Bike Parking.
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