Carlisle to Nairn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Nairn takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times 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.

8h 9m
Duration: 299 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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6h 49m

£94–183

Carlisle to Nairn train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Carlisle and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Nairn at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:18 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
6:18 PM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
10h 54m • 2 changes
10:17 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
14h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
3:02 PM → 8:59 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
4:18 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
3:02 PM → 8:59 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
4:18 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 8:56 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 9:51 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:21 PM → 6:18 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 9:22 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
10:22 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
3:02 PM → 8:59 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
4:18 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
3:02 PM → 8:59 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
4:18 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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