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Trip Overview

The train between Nairn and Manchester takes 8h 12m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Nairn to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 12m
Duration
441 mi
Distance
£176
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Nairn to Manchester train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Nairn and Manchester. The service departs Nairn at 5:13 AM in the morning, which arrives into Manchester at 13:26:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express8h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nairn to Manchester? 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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  • Distance: 441 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Nairn, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Nairn to Manchester Piccadilly via Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 40m.

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