What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nairn?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nairn is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 15h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nairn?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nairn is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Nairn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Nairn Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Nairn?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Nairn via Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Nairn?

The distance between Cardiff and Nairn is 489 miles. The road distance is 524.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Nairn without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nairn without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 23m and costs £90 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Nairn?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cardiff to Nairn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nairn bus from?

Cardiff to Nairn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nairn train from?

Cardiff to Nairn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Nairn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nairn is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 23m and costs £90 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 15h 28m.

Where does the Cardiff to Nairn bus arrive?

Cardiff to Nairn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Nairn train arrive?

Cardiff to Nairn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Nairn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Nairn is 525 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Nairn.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Nairn?

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Where can I stay near Nairn?

There are 623+ hotels available in Nairn.

Cardiff to Nairn - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Nairn by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4h 52m
£48–198
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
12h 23m
£92–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
15h 28m
£48–120
Drive 521.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Nairncar 521.9 mi
9h 46m
£128–185
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
6h 10m
£99–381
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Nairntrain
7h 22m
£99–302
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
6h 34m
£90–260
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 16m
£101–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
13h 29m
£73–392

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Nairn.

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Distance: 485.7 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nairn, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nairn via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Nairn Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 15h 28m.

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