There are 4 ways to get from Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
4h 52mDrive 123.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal123.9 mi
2h 43m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
5h 13m£34–49Bus via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
5h 22m£34–46
Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairn station to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Nairn and Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 149 miles. The road distance is 124.6 miles.
The best way to get from Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, including transfers.
Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
The best way to get from Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 13m.
Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Nairn. It is currently 4:29 AM in Nairn and 5:29 AM in Scrabster Ferry Terminal.
What companies run services between Nairn, Scotland and Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Nairn to Scrabster Ferry Terminal.
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