4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Nairn
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Nairn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Nairn will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 20 buses that leave Edinburgh for Nairn on Thu, Aug 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM4h15Edinburgh, Bus Station10:50 AMInverness, Bus Station$151One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM9h20Edinburgh, Bus Station8:55 PMInverness, Bus Station$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM4h40Edinburgh, Bus Station8:55 PMInverness, Bus Station$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM6h40Edinburgh, Bus Station8:55 PMInverness, Bus Station$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM10h05Edinburgh, Bus Station8:55 PMInverness, Bus Station$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:40 AM4h05Edinburgh, Bus Station10:45 AMInverness, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:10 PM4h10Edinburgh, Bus Station7:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:10 AM4h10Edinburgh, Bus Station1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM4h15Edinburgh, Bus Station10:50 AMInverness, Bus Station$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM4h15Edinburgh, Bus Station5:00 PMInverness, Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Nairn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Nairn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $315.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $387 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Nairn:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $71.
A bus is $371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $387.
Other travel options to Nairn take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Edinburgh to Nairn Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:09AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:09PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:41PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Nairn bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Nairn buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h15 | 10:50 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 6h40 | 1:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h05 | 10:45 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h05 | 5:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 7h15 | 3:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 6h01 | 3:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h10 | 1:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 6h10 | 5:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h20 | 3:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h05 | 8:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h51 | 5:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h25 | 5:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h20 | 8:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h10 | 8:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h15 | 5:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h11 | 7:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 6h40 | 8:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 6h14 | 8:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h10 | 7:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h40 | 8:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Nairn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Edinburgh to Nairn run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus from Edinburgh to NairnYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Nairn with FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Nairn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Nairn by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nairn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Nairn
Most Edinburgh to Nairn buses use the Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Nairn bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Edinburgh station do buses to Nairn leave from?
Getting to Edinburgh, Bus Station from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Edinburgh, St Andrew's House from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Getting to Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). ATMs are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Bus stop is accessible with a curbside stop.
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