There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) by bus, train, night train or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 4h 52m
£32 - £46
4 alternative options
Train • 5h 4m
£42 - £128
Train via Dundee • 5h 31m
£38 - £235
Night train • 5h 21m
£44 - £52
Drive • 3h
£24 - £40
Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) by bus and walk
The journey time between Edinburgh and Nairn (Station) is around 5h 46m and covers a distance of around 175 miles. The fastest journey normally takes 4h 38m. Operated by Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach North Scotland and Stagecoach Highlands, the Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) service departs from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrives in Nairn (Station). Typically 58 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) bus and walk schedules
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) is to drive. Taking this option will cost £24 - £40 and takes 3h.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Nairn (Station). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Nairn, Fraser Park via Inverness, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Nairn (Station). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Nairn via Larbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Nairn (Station) is 116 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Edinburgh to Nairn (Station), including transfers.
Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, depart from Edinburgh station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 5h 4m.
- Distance: 116 miles
- Duration: 4h 52m
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nairn (Station), Scotland?
Scottish Citylink operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28 - £40 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) via Larbert in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Larbert
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6 - £18
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £6 - £10
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £14 - £18
Train from Larbert to Nairn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35 - £110
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £35 - £55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £85 - £110
Train from Edinburgh to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12 - £40
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £12 - £19
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29 - £40
Train from Dundee to Nairn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30 - £110
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £30 - £50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80 - £110
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7 - £90
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £7 - £11
- Anytime Day Single
- £40 - £60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60 - £90
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35 - £130
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £35 - £45
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £90 - £130
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- Website
- sleeper.scot
Night train from Edinburgh to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £41 - £45
- Website
- sleeper.scot
- Sleeper Seat
- £41 - £45
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £190 - £220
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £90 - £120
- Phone
- 0871 266 33 33
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28 - £40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink
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Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Inverness, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, arrive at Nairn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Nairn (Station) is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Edinburgh to Nairn (Station).
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