First train | 10:27 | |
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Last train | 16:27 | |
Departure station | Plymouth | |
Arrival station | Tain | |
Journey time | From 18h 21m | |
Distance | 514 miles (827 km) | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper |
Thinking about taking the train from Plymouth to Tain? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 19 hours 36 minutes to travel the 514 miles (827 km) from Plymouth to Tain by train, although you can get there in as little as 18 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to Tain. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Plymouth to Tain in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Tain by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Plymouth to Tain is 18 hours and 21 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Plymouth to Tain. Travelling from Plymouth to Tain by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Plymouth to Tain leaves at 10:27. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Plymouth to Tain leaves at 16:27. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Plymouth to Tain cover a distance of around 514 miles (827 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Tain to Plymouth.
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