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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Nairn is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Nairn is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Nairn?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Nairn Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Nairn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Nairn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Perth to Nairn?

The distance between Perth and Nairn is 132 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Nairn without a car is to train via Inverness which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Perth to Nairn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Nairn bus from?

Perth to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Nairn train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Nairn?

The best way to get from Perth to Nairn is to train via Inverness which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station Stance 3, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Perth to Nairn bus arrive?

Perth to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Perth to Nairn train arrive?

Perth to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Perth to Nairn?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Nairn is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Perth to Nairn.

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

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Where can I stay near Nairn?

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Perth to Nairn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Nairn by train, bus, or car

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Train via Inverness
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
3h 23m
£43–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
3h 40m
£15–20
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
3h 36m
£22–48
Drive 114.7 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Nairncar 114.7 mi
2h 15m
£29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Nairntrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
3h 37m
£75–140

Perth to Nairn by train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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