The average train between Nairn and Cardiff takes 14h 4m and the fastest train takes 10h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Nairn to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Nairn and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 14h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Nairn to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Nairn station and arriving at Cardiff station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
Nairn to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Nairn to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Nairn to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nairn and Cardiff is 680.3 km. The road distance is 928 km.
You can take a train from Nairn to Cardiff Central via Inverness, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 11h 56m.