5 Tain circular via Lochslin, Portmahomack
Operated by George Rapson Travel. Registered as running via Portmahomack, Inver. First bus 07:25, last bus 15:35. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
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| Stop | 07:25 | 15:35 |
|---|---|---|
| Blarlaith Ind Est (opp) | 07:25 | 15:35 |
| Tain Campus (at) | · | 15:45 |
| Lochslin Farm (at) | 07:35 | · |
| Works (opp) | 07:44 | · |
| Lochslin Cottages (opp) | · | 15:58 |
| Inn (opp) | · | 16:12 |
| Post Office (o/s) | 07:57 | 16:23 |
| Inn (opp) | 08:08 | · |
| Lochslin Cottages (opp) | 08:12 | · |
| Tain Campus (at) | 08:25 | · |
| Works (o/s) | · | 16:36 |
| Lochslin Farm (opp) | · | 16:45 |
| Medical Centre (at) | 08:30 | · |
| Medical Centre (opp) | · | 16:56 |
| Blarlaith Ind Est (at) | 08:35 | 17:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with George Rapson Travel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 5
5 towards Tain
All 23 stops
- Blarlaith Ind Est (opp) Tain
- Home Bargains (o/s) Tain
- Duthac House (o/s) Tain
- Tain Campus (at) Tain
- Post Office (o/s) Tain
- Lochslin Farm (at) Lochslin
- Works (opp) Balmuchy
- Tarrel Junction (NE-bound) Toulvaddie
- Lochslin Cottages (opp) Lochslin
- Camp Site (opp) Lochslin
- Inn (opp) Inver
- Tarrel Junction (E-bound) Toulvaddie
- Caledonian House (opp) Portmahomack
- Post Office (o/s) Portmahomack
- Tarrel Junction (SW-bound) Toulvaddie
- Camp Site (at) Lochslin
- Works (o/s) Balmuchy
- Lochslin Farm (opp) Lochslin
- Knockbreck Primary School (at) Tain
- Medical Centre (at) Tain
- Post Office (o/s) Tain
- Medical Centre (opp) Tain
- Blarlaith Ind Est (at) Tain
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 6 June 2026 To amend Route and Stopping Places.
- Service change effective 18 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 4 January 2023 Monday to Friday School Days only
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Highland Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM1037267/26 · Changes in Highland Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 5 bus?
The first 5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5 bus?
The last 5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — George Rapson Travel sets the fares on the 5. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 5 bus?
The 5 is operated by George Rapson Travel.
Timetable data from George Rapson Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM1037267/26. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.