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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nairn and Edinburgh takes 5h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nairn to Edinburgh. 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 7m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Nairn to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Nairn and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 9m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 9m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 9m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 9m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 39m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 34m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 14m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 26m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandPark's of Hamilton5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 9m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 9m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nairn to Edinburgh? 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 Nairn to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 177.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Nairn, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.

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