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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Nairn:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $84.
A bus is $772 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $796.
Other travel options to Nairn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (3h 8m by flight vs 3h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $796 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Nairn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Nairn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:55 AM7h15Edinburgh2:10 PMNairn$171One-way0 transfers
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- 6:55 AM7h15Edinburgh2:10 PMNairn$171One-way0 transfers
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- 6:55 AM7h15Edinburgh2:10 PMNairn$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Nairn:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $84.
A bus is $782 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $796.
Other travel options to Nairn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Nairn as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Nairn station (NRN).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nairn by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Nairn by train.
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