The average bus between Portsoy and Nairn takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Portsoy 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.
Buses run hourly between Portsoy and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsoy is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Nairn at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Shanks Lane and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portsoy 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsoy to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Portsoy station and arriving at Nairn station via Shanks Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Portsoy to Nairn bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Seafield Street station.
Portsoy to Nairn bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Portsoy and Nairn is 70.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from Seafield Street to Bus Station via Shanks Lane and Bus Station in around 2h 28m.