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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Nairn is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Nairn is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Nairn?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Leith to Nairn?

The distance between Leith and Nairn is 203 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Nairn without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £27 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Leith to Nairn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Nairn bus from?

Leith to Nairn bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leith to Nairn?

The best way to get from Leith to Nairn is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £27 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 5h.

Where does the Leith to Nairn bus arrive?

Leith to Nairn bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Leith to Nairn?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Nairn is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Leith to Nairn.

Where can I stay near Nairn?

There are 494+ hotels available in Nairn.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 44m
£27–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
5h
£20–27
Drive 158.8 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Nairncar 158.8 mi
3h
£39–56
Bus via Inverness Union Street
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 3m
£23–33

Leith to Nairn by train and bus

46Weekly Services

4h 44mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 201.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Leith, 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, Megabus UK operates a bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 4h.

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