The average bus between Edinburgh and Nairn takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.
Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Nairn at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 32m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Edinburgh to Nairn bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Nairn bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Edinburgh and Nairn is 186.1 km. The road distance is 254 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.