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How to get from Brechin to Tain by bus and train?

From Brechin to Tain by bus and train

To get from Brechin to Tain in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 40 bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Tain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min.

440min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Tain
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    182 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tain
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tain
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tain
    Walk to
    Tain
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brechin to Tain by bus and train via 40A, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brechin to Tain in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 40A bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Co-Op, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Tain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min.

440min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Tain
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Co-Op, Montrose
    ID 6490IM025
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    182 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tain
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tain
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tain
    Walk to
    Tain
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brechin to Tain

The distance between Brechin, Scotland and Tain, Scotland is approximately 330.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 440 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brechin to Tain by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brechin

Brechin is located at Brechin, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Northern Hotel, Brechin.

Bus stations close to Brechin:

  • Northern Hotel, Brechin
  • Bank Street, Brechin
  • Cfo-Op, Brechin

Public transport stations close to Tain, Scotland

Tain is located at Tain, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Shell Garage, Tain.

Bus stations close to Tain:

  • Shell Garage, Tain
  • Knockbreck Primary School, Tain
  • Post Office, Tain

Alternative route from Brechin to Tain by bus and train via 40A, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brechin to Tain in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 40A bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Co-Op, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Tain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min.

440min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Tain
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Co-Op, Montrose
    ID 6490IM025
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    182 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tain
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tain
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tain
    Walk to
    Tain
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brechin to Tain?

    The fastest way takes 440 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brechin to Tain?

    The alternative route takes 440 minutes, using Bus line 40A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brechin and Tain in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brechin to Tain in Scotland?

    The 40 bus line goes from Mackie Motors, Brechin station near Brechin to Arbroath station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Arbroath station near Tain in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Brechin to Tain in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brechin and Tain in Scotland by bus and train is about 7 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brechin to get to Tain in Scotland?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Mackie Motors, Brechin stop near Brechin in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brechin and Tain in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Arbroath station, which is closest to Tain in Scotland.

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