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Outbound fromAberdeen to Tain by train
It takes an average of 5h 50m to travel from Aberdeen to Tain by train, over a distance of around 86 miles (139 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Aberdeen to Tain and tickets for this journey start from £24.20 when you book in advance.
How to travel from Aberdeen to Tain by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Aberdeen to Tain? Look no further.
You'll usually find 6 trains per day running between Aberdeen and Tain, which usually take 5 hours 50 minutes to complete the 86 miles (139 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Tain by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. ScotRail trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Tain.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Aberdeen to Tain start from £24.20 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Tain? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Aberdeen to Tain is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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