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Cardiff to Nairn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Nairn takes 15h 34m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

15h 34m
Duration
577 mi
Distance
£242
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
12h 21m
£192–334

Cardiff to Nairn train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Nairn at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 15h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail16h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail11h 49m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 6m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail17h 19m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail20h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail11h 49m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 6m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail17h 19m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail20h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail11h 49m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 6m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail17h 19m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail20h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail11h 49m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 6m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail17h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail20h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail11h 48m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 3m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail22h 25m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Nairn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 576.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nairn via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 21m.

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