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

The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Cardiff is to bus which costs £50 - £150 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairn to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £40 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Nairn and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairn station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Nairn and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Nairn to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Nairn and arriving at Cardiff Central via Inverness, Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Nairn to Cardiff?

The distance between Nairn and Cardiff is 486 miles. The road distance is 525.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nairn to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 54m and costs £75 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Nairn to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Cardiff bus from?

Nairn to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Cardiff train from?

Nairn to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Nairn to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Nairn to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 54m and costs £75 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 15h 39m.

Where does the Nairn to Cardiff bus arrive?

Nairn to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Nairn to Cardiff train arrive?

Nairn to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Nairn to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairn to Cardiff is 525 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Nairn to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 33m
£43–194
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 54m
£80–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
15h 39m
£51–144
Drive 522.4 mi
1. Drive from Nairn to Cardiffcar 522.4 mi
9h 48m
£128–185
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£76–267
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 32m
£98–425
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 8m
£90–287
Train
1. Take the train from Nairn to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
12h 26m
£96–353
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
13h 19m
£100–166

Nairn to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 482.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Nairn to Cardiff Central via Inverness, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 15h 39m.

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