Preston to Nairn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Nairn takes 9h 25m 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 25m
Duration: 388 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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8h 1m

£121–230

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 9:05 PM which arrives into Nairn at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 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, October 20, 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 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, October 23, 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, October 24, 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
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:08 AM → 6:18 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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