Bus Edinburgh to Nairn from £27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Nairn takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

5h 16m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Edinburgh to Nairn bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Nairn at 3:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:42 PM → 11:03 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:23 PM → 2:46 AM
Arrives next day
5h 23m • 1 change
11:06 PM → 3:46 AM
Arrives next day
4h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

2:13 AM → 7:04 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 10:29 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 2:13 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

2:07 AM → 7:04 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
4:49 AM → 9:23 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 2:13 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

2:07 AM → 6:50 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
4:49 AM → 10:16 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

2:13 AM → 6:50 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 10:16 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

2:13 AM → 6:50 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 10:16 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Edinburgh to Nairn buses

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