There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Tain by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Dundee - Inverness / ...
5h 50m£47–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus M92
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
6h 31m£32–72Drive 157.6 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Taincar 157.6 mi
3h 8m£39–57Train via Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 56m£51–116
Dundee to Tain by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Tain is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Tain is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Tain. However, there are services departing from Nethergate and arriving at Post Office via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Tain. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Dundee and Tain is 216 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Tain without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Dundee to Tain, including transfers.
Dundee to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Nethergate station.
Dundee to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Tain is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Tain, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nethergate to Post Office via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Nethergate to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £24–50
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Tain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park and Ride station.
Dundee to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Tain is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Dundee to Tain.
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