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Cardiff to Nairn buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Nairn takes 18h 42m and the fastest bus takes 17h 7m. There is at least one bus per day from Cardiff to Nairn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 42m
Duration
613 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cardiff to Nairn bus times

Buses run once daily between Cardiff and Nairn. The service departs Cardiff at 6:10 PM in the evening, which arrives into Nairn at 12:02:00. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 18h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland17h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 7m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Nairn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Nairn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 612.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nairn, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 16h 12m.

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