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How to get fromManchester to Nairnby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Nairn by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    4h 8m
    £90–218

  2. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    10h 21m
    £53–82

  3. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    8h 49m
    £130–234

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    9h 23m
    £60–105

  5. Drive  365.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Nairncar car 365.4 mi
    6h 28m
    £90–130

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Nairn Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 42m
    £88–221

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BHX - INV
    5h 53m
    £82–240

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Nairn Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 17m
    £115–283

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness Airporttrain train London Euston - Inverness
    10h 51m
    £101–151

Manchester to Nairn by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Nairn, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nairn via Haymarket and Inverness in around 8h 49m.

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