4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Tain
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
4
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Tain will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 4 trains that leave Inverness for Tain on Sun, Nov 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the 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 11 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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 bus for Inverness to Tain
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Tain among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 38 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€24 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Tain train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Tain trains for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:41 AM Inverness | 1h07 | 10:48 AM Tain | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Inverness to Tain by train or bus
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Nov 16
Nov 17
Nov 18
Nov 19
Nov 20
Nov 21
Nov 22
Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Tain
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Inverness to Tain run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
There are 3 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 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 06:29 |
Last train 23:12 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Inverness to Tain trainsScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Tain from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
FAQs: Trains from Inverness to Tain
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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Inverness, which is located around 0.3 miles (469 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Tain, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Inverness to Tain
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- 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 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- 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, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
ParkingDiningHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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
Most popular train connections from Inverness
More options for your journey from Inverness to Tain
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
