Preston to Nairn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Nairn takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

9h 2m
Duration: 388 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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8h 9m

£120–229

Preston to Nairn train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Preston and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Nairn at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:08 AM → 6:18 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
9:09 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 8:59 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 9:49 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 8:59 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 9:49 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 8:59 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 9:49 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 8:59 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 9:49 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 8:59 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 9:49 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 8:56 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 9:51 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.