The cheapest and fastest trains from Wick to Tain
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wick to Tain is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wick to Tain will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wick for Tain every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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 Wick to Tain
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wick to Tain among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 90 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£34 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wick to Tain train times
The table below shows live departures for Wick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:02 Wick | 3h07 | 11:09 Tain | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:34 Wick | 3h11 | 15:45 Tain | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Wick | 3h06 | 19:06 Tain | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wick to Tain
Trains from Wick to Tain run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:17, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 08:17 |
Last train 19:46 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Wick to Tain trainsScotRail trains will get you between Wick and Tain from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wick to Tain train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wick 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 Wick and Tain
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 10:10 - 17:14 Saturday 10:10 - 17:14 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station building
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- 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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