Nairn to Cardiff Trains

Nairn to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nairn and Cardiff takes 14h 4m and the fastest train takes 10h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Nairn to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 4m
Duration: 577 mi
Distance: £242
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

11h 55m

£191–335

Nairn to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Nairn and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 8:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 14h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 36m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
6:26 PM → 12:43 PM
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18h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 36m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
6:26 PM → 12:43 PM
Arrives next day
18h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 36m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
6:26 PM → 12:43 PM
Arrives next day
18h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 36m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
6:26 PM → 12:44 PM
Arrives next day
18h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 8:53 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 11:02 PM
10h 57m • 3 changes
6:26 PM → 4:54 PM
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22h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:54 AM → 10:50 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
2:51 PM → 7:43 AM
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16h 52m • 3 changes
5:26 PM → 12:43 PM
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19h 16m • 3 changes
11:23 PM → 4:44 PM
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17h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 36m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 11:00 PM
10h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nairn to Cardiff? 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.

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Train via Crewe

Nairn to Cardiff train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM

10:15 AM → 8:51 PM

12:04 PM → 10:59 PM

6:26 PM → 12:43 PMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM

10:15 AM → 8:51 PM

12:04 PM → 10:59 PM

6:26 PM → 12:43 PMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM

10:15 AM → 8:51 PM

12:04 PM → 10:59 PM

6:26 PM → 12:43 PMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM

10:15 AM → 8:51 PM

12:04 PM → 10:59 PM

6:26 PM → 12:44 PMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM

10:15 AM → 8:53 PM

12:04 PM → 11:02 PM

6:26 PM → 4:54 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:54 AM → 10:50 PM

2:51 PM → 7:43 AMArrives next day

5:26 PM → 12:43 PMArrives next day

11:23 PM → 4:44 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:21 AM → 6:45 PM

10:15 AM → 8:51 PM

12:04 PM → 11:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

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6:26 PM → 12:43 PM
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6:26 PM → 12:43 PM
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6:26 PM → 12:43 PM
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6:26 PM → 12:44 PM
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6:26 PM → 4:54 PM
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2:51 PM → 7:43 AM
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5:26 PM → 12:43 PM
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11:23 PM → 4:44 PM
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