There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 48m£99–200Drive 165.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coastcar 165.9 mi
3h 39m£41–58Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 48m£44–58Bus via Queensferry Street
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 56m£58–93Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
- Take the train from Perth to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 34m£116–213
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Brodie via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Forres via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Moray and Nairn Coast is 221 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 48m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 48m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Moray and Nairn Coast, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Moray and Nairn Coast via Aberdeen and Forres in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Forres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Edinburgh to Moray and Nairn Coast.
There are 440+ hotels available in Moray and Nairn Coast.