Bus from Evanton to Tain
2 direct routes · about 39 min · first and last bus 08:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tain as of 14:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Evanton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E6 | Ember | ~30 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 04:50 | 00:26 | Balconie Inn (at) | Post Office (opp) | Alness, Invergordon & Kildary |
| 6 | George Rapson Travel | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 08:20 | Balconie Inn (at) | Post Office (opp) | Alness, Invergordon, Kildary, Arabella & Fearn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Evanton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E6 bus or 6 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Evanton to Tain?
2 routes run directly from Evanton to Tain: the E6 (Ember), the 6 (George Rapson Travel). The most frequent is the E6, 7 times each weekday — board at Balconie Inn (at) and get off at Post Office (opp), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Evanton to Tain?
Around 39 minutes on the 6, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Alness, Invergordon, Kildary on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Evanton to Tain?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 08:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Evanton to Tain?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.