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Compare bus and train for Nairn to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nairn to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m 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 Nairn to Aberdeen:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nairn to Aberdeen costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Nairn to Aberdeen
How to get from Nairn to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nairn to Aberdeen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:52 PM1h54Nairn11:46 PMAberdeen$451One-way0 transfers
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- 9:52 PM1h54Nairn11:46 PMAberdeen$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:16 AM1h53Nairn12:09 PMAberdeen$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nairn to Aberdeen:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nairn to Aberdeen costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nairn and Aberdeen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nairn station (NRN) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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