There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 32m£21–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus Ember
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 20m£48–117Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Nairn156.1 mi
2h 54mDrive 156.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairncar 156.1 mi
2h 54m£38–55Bus via Ingliston Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
4h 48m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
5h 47m£72–162
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Nairn Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Inverness via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Nairn is 169 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £20 - £30.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £20 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Nairn, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 38m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Nairn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairn.
There are 951+ hotels available in Nairn.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Nairn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.