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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nairn is to train which costs £95 - £170 and takes 13h 34m.

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 5h and costs £60 - £250.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

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 486 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 £100 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 £100 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 29m.

Where does the Cardiff to Nairn bus arrive?

Cardiff to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 42m 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 806+ hotels available in Nairn.

Cardiff to Nairn - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5h
£62–243
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
12h 23m
£108–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
17h 29m
Drive 521.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Nairn521.9 mi
9h 42m
£129–186
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
6h 13m
£106–447
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Nairn
7h 23m
£111–317
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3megabus M90 / ...
13h 33m
£72–389
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
13h 34m
£97–168

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

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Distance: 483 mi
Duration: 5h

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 Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 17h 29m.

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