The average train between Perth and Nairn takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Perth and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Nairn at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Nairn station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Perth to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Perth to Nairn train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Perth and Nairn is 134.9 km. The road distance is 212 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.