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Cardiff to Nairn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Nairn takes 15h 43m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times 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.

15h 43m
Duration
577 mi
Distance
£258
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
12h 19m
£206–394

Cardiff to Nairn train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Nairn at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 15h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Nairn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 576.7 mi
  • Duration: 15h 43m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nairn via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 19m.

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