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

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    7h 31m
    £90–188

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    7h 53m
    £48–88

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 34m
    £51–86

  4. Drive  265.1 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Nairncar car 265.1 mi
    4h 48m
    £66–95

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 41m
    £120–266

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Inverness Airporttrain train London Euston - Inverness
    8h 49m
    £77–121

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane EDI - INV
    8h 14m
    £96–324

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    7h 8m
    £125–280

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Nairn Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 15m
    £118–269

Penrith to Nairn by train and foot

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Nairn via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Nairn Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 53m.

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