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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 train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nairn to Aberdeen:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nairn to Aberdeen costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
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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$471One-way0 transfers
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9:52 PM1h54Nairn11:46 PMAberdeen$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:16 AM1h53Nairn12:09 PMAberdeen$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nairn to Aberdeen:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nairn to Aberdeen costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 18 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember.
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