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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nairn is to bus via Queensferry Street which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nairn is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Nairn?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Bus Station via Falcon Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Nairn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Nairn is 203 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nairn without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £27 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Nairn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nairn bus from?

Edinburgh to Nairn bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Nairn?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nairn is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £27 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £55 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Nairn bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Nairn bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Nairn?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Nairn is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Edinburgh to Nairn.

Where can I stay near Nairn?

There are 837+ hotels available in Nairn.

Edinburgh to Nairn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nairn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 41m
£27–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 46m
£5–54
Drive 157.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Nairncar 157.8 mi
2h 59m
£38–55
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 3m
£23–35

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Nairn.

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Distance: 201.9 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nairn, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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