There are 4 ways to get from Nairn to Plockton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
3h 51m£55–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyle of Lochalshbus Ember
4h 46m£15–24Drive 88.3 mi
- Drive from Nairn to Plocktoncar 88.3 mi
1h 48m£22–32Train via Bus Station
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
4h 6m£51–78
Nairn to Plockton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Plockton is to bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nairn to Plockton is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairn station to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Nairn Bus Station and arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Nairn to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Nairn and arriving at Duncraig via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Nairn and Plockton is 91 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.
The best way to get from Nairn to Plockton without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Nairn to Plockton, including transfers.
Nairn to Plockton bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Nairn to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Nairn to Plockton is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Nairn, Scotland and Plockton, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Duncraig 4 times a day. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyle of Lochalsh once daily. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Nairn to Plockton bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Kyle of Lochalsh station.
Nairn to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Duncraig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairn to Plockton is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Nairn to Plockton.
There are 283+ hotels available in Plockton.