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Carlisle to Nairn buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Nairn takes 7h 49m and the fastest bus takes 7h 47m. There is at least one bus per day from Carlisle to Nairn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 49m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Carlisle to Nairn bus times

Buses run once daily between Carlisle and Nairn. The service departs Carlisle at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Nairn at 13:47:00. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland8h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Nairn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Nairn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Nairn, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 7h 4m.

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