The average train between Nairn and Birmingham takes 12h 7m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Nairn to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Nairn and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 12h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nairn to Birmingham? 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 train from Nairn to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Nairn station and arriving at Birmingham station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
Nairn to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Nairn to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Book your Nairn to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nairn and Birmingham is 581.1 km. The road distance is 790 km.
You can take a train from Nairn to Birmingham New Street via Inverness, Haymarket, and Wolverhampton in around 9h 51m.