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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Tain
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £40
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £50
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 4 h 52 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 5 h 21 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 6
- 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 £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Edinburgh to Tain you need to make at least one change.
L87274 · W6907813:32 4h52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 18:24 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 1 change- L87668 · C14680 · C15066
9:39 5h34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 15:13 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 2 changes - L87695 · C14684 · C15079
13:37 6h09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 19:46 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 2 changes - L87703 · C14684 · C15079
14:41 5h05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 19:46 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 2 changes - C14686 · W69085
17:33 5h07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 22:40 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 1 change
- L87274 · W69078
13:32 4h52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 18:24 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 1 change - L87703 · C14684 · C15079
14:41 5h05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 19:46 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 2 changes - C14686 · W69085
17:33 5h07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 22:40 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 1 change - L87668 · C14680 · C15066
9:39 5h34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 15:13 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 2 changes - L87695 · C14684 · C15079
13:37 6h09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 19:46 Tain station (TAI) £40 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Tain
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Tain run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 19:07. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
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 |
Frequently asked questions about your Edinburgh to Tain trip
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Tain train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Tain trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:53 Edinburgh | 5h14 | 18:07 Tain | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Edinburgh and Tain
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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.
Train stations for Edinburgh to Tain
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