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

From Tain to Brechin by bus and train

To get from Tain to Brechin in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Tain station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 231 bus from Kingdom Services, Halbeath station to Mackie Motors, Brechin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 36 min.

516min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 231231
Walk to Brechin
Leaves from Tain
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tain
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1704
    191 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kingdom Services, Halbeath
    ID 6500D0339
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 231231
    Wait for bus
    231
    Brechin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    128 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brechin
    Walk to
    Brechin
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Tain to Brechin
The distance between Tain, Scotland and Brechin, Scotland is approximately 241.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 516 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tain to Brechin 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 Tain

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

Train stations close to Tain:

  • Tain

Bus stations close to Tain:

  • Shell Garage, Tain
  • Knockbreck Primary School, Tain
  • Bus Depot, Tain
Public transport stations close to Brechin, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Brechin:

  • Westwood, Brechin
  • Mackie Motors, Brechin
  • Union Street, Brechin
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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 516 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M90, Bus line 231.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 36 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Tain station near Tain to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Inverness station near Brechin in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Tain and Brechin in Scotland by train and bus is about 8 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Tain station near Tain in Scotland.

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

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Brechin in Scotland.

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