What is the cheapest way to get from Nairn to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £18 - £25 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairn to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Nairn to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Nairn and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairn station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Nairn and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nairn and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Nairn to Edinburgh?

The distance between Nairn and Edinburgh is 221 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.

How do I travel from Nairn to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Nairn to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Nairn to Edinburgh?

The train from Nairn to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Edinburgh bus from?

Nairn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Edinburgh train from?

Nairn to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Nairn station.

Train or bus from Nairn to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Nairn to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Nairn to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Nairn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Nairn to Edinburgh train arrive?

Nairn to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Nairn to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairn to Edinburgh is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Nairn to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Nairn to Edinburgh?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nairn to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 25m
£95–180
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
5h 29m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
5h 2m
£32–62
Drive 158.2 mi
1. Drive from Nairn to Edinburghcar 158.2 mi
3h 3m
£39–56
Train via Inverness
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 45m
£67–162

Nairn to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 219.7 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Nairn, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Nairn to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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