Nairn to Alness Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nairn and Alness takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Nairn to Alness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration: 43 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Nairn to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
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2h 8m

£17–27

Nairn to Alness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Nairn and Alness. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Alness at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 2:48 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 3:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 2:48 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 3:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 2:48 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 3:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 2:48 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 3:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:54 AM → 1:06 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 4:21 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
5:26 PM → 6:42 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
7:52 PM → 9:52 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 2:48 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 3:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 2:48 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 3:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nairn to Alness? 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.

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Nairn to Alness train times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM

1:00 PM → 2:48 PM

1:51 PM → 3:36 PM

3:38 PM → 5:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM

1:00 PM → 2:48 PM

1:51 PM → 3:36 PM

3:38 PM → 5:58 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM

1:00 PM → 2:48 PM

1:51 PM → 3:36 PM

3:38 PM → 5:58 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM

1:00 PM → 2:48 PM

1:51 PM → 3:36 PM

3:38 PM → 5:58 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:54 AM → 1:06 PM

2:51 PM → 4:21 PM

5:26 PM → 6:42 PM

7:52 PM → 9:52 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM

1:00 PM → 2:48 PM

1:51 PM → 3:36 PM

3:38 PM → 5:58 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:15 AM → 11:24 AM

1:00 PM → 2:48 PM

1:51 PM → 3:36 PM

3:38 PM → 5:58 PM

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