Manchester to Nairn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Nairn takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

10h 1m
Duration: 419 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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8h 49m

£130–235

Manchester to Nairn train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Nairn at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:30 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
18h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:47 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 8:59 PM
8h 34m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:49 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:47 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 8:59 PM
8h 34m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:49 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:47 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 8:59 PM
8h 34m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:49 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:47 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 8:59 PM
8h 34m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:49 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:47 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 8:59 PM
8h 34m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:49 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:47 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 8:56 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:51 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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