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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Tain
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £22
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £22
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 1 h 7 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 1 h 12 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 6
- Distance
- 38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Tain is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Tain will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 6 trains from Inverness to Tain, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.
C1507610:41 1h07 Inverness station (INV) 11:48 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 0 changes- W69108 · C15066
13:35 1h38 Inverness station (INV) 15:13 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 1 change - W69078
17:12 1h12 Inverness station (INV) 18:24 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 0 changes - C15066
14:00 1h13 Inverness station (INV) 15:13 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 0 changes - W69085
21:29 1h11 Inverness station (INV) 22:40 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 0 changes
- C15076
10:41 1h07 Inverness station (INV) 11:48 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 0 changes - W69085
21:29 1h11 Inverness station (INV) 22:40 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 0 changes - W69078
17:12 1h12 Inverness station (INV) 18:24 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 0 changes - C15066
14:00 1h13 Inverness station (INV) 15:13 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 0 changes - C15079
18:31 1h15 Inverness station (INV) 19:46 Tain station (TAI) £22 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Tain
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Trains from Inverness to Tain run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:29, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 6:29 |
Last train 23:12 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Inverness to Tain trip
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Live departures
Inverness to Tain train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W69135 | 9:38 Inverness station (INV) | 1h12 | 10:50 Tain station (TAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69063 | 12:20 Inverness station (INV) | 1h11 | 13:31 Tain station (TAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69069 | 17:54 Inverness station (INV) | 1h13 | 19:07 Tain station (TAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69084 | 21:06 Inverness station (INV) | 1h11 | 22:17 Tain station (TAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Inverness to Tain train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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 Inverness and Tain
Most Inverness to Tain trains use the Inverness to Tain station pair. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Tain train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Inverness station do trains to Tain leave from?
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: 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: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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: Yes.
Which Tain station do trains from Inverness 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 Inverness to Tain
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