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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 train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Nairn:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $70 (€58).
A bus is $369 (€302) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $385 (€315).
Other travel options to Nairn take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Nairn
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 $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $70 (€58).
A bus is $369 (€302) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Nairn costing on average $385 (€315).
Other travel options to Nairn take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Nairn as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight 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, Megabus to go to Nairn by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Nairn by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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