How to travel from Edinburgh to Nairn

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Travel Information to Nairn from Edinburgh

distanceDistance115 miles (185 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$21 - $40
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 4 h 11 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 4 h 11 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or ScotRail

Take a bus or train to travel 115 miles (185 km) to Nairn from Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Nairn.

Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Nairn

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 19Cheapest 36
Average price 48 36Cheapest
Average duration4h 11m5h 13m
Direct Options
First departure5:14 AM5:30 AM
Last departure7:31 PM6:35 PM
No. of daily departures52
Companies
  • Scotrail
  • Megabus
  • FlixBus

Travel options
from Edinburgh to Nairn

How to get from Edinburgh to Nairn by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Nairn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Scotrail
09:25AM6h22
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
03:47PMNairn station (NRN)
$801One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Scotrail
09:25AM6h22
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
03:47PMNairn station (NRN)
$801One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Scotrail
02:06PM4h13
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
06:19PMNairn station (NRN)
$801One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Scotrail
10:35AM5h12
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
03:47PMNairn station (NRN)
$801One-way
2 transfers
Scotrail
09:35AM5h15
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
02:50PMNairn station (NRN)
$921One-way
1 transfer
Scotrail
12:38PM4h43
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
05:21PMNairn station (NRN)
$921One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best journey from Edinburgh to Nairn with ScotRail. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

    FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Nairn

    FAQs: Travel to Nairn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Nairn.
    FAQs

    There are 2 travel options from Edinburgh to Nairn: bus or train.

    The cheapest way to go to Nairn from Edinburgh is by taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€19).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Edinburgh to Nairn:

    Taking a train costs $20 (€18) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€36) for the same trip.

    The fastest way from Edinburgh to Nairn is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 11 min.

    There are alternative travel options to Nairn that take longer:

    Bus takes on average 5 h 13 min.

    The distance from Edinburgh to Nairn is approximately 115 miles (185 km).

    The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Nairn is:

    • Around 2 buses per day.
    • 5 trains a day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Edinburgh to Nairn as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Nairn:

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Nairn:

      • You can go to Nairn from Edinburgh by bus with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton or Scottish Citylink. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $32 (€29) with Megabus from Edinburgh to Nairn on Omio.
      • You can travel between Edinburgh and Nairn by train with ScotRail. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€19) with ScotRail from Edinburgh to Nairn.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Nairn with the following travel companies:

      • You can take a direct bus with.
      • You'll find direct trains with.

      Direct services to Nairn tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Many of our customers traveling from Edinburgh to Nairn don't make Nairn their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Nairn are Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Elgin, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Nairn to any of these top destinations today!

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