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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 $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $655.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $655 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Nairn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Nairn:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $77.
A bus is $634 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $655.
Other travel options to Nairn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$19. The journey takes 4h 2m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere 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 AM 7h15 Edinburgh 2:10 PM Nairn $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:55 AM 7h15 Edinburgh 2:10 PM Nairn $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:55 AM 7h15 Edinburgh 2:10 PM Nairn $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Nairn:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $77.
A bus is $634 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $655.
Other travel options to Nairn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Nairn by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nairn by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Nairn by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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