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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Nairn is to bus via Meikle Earnock which costs £55 - £120 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Nairn is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Nairn?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Nairn?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Nairn via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Preston to Nairn?

The distance between Preston and Nairn is 390 miles. The road distance is 336 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Nairn without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 59m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Preston to Nairn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Nairn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Nairn train from?

Preston to Nairn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Nairn?

The best way to get from Preston to Nairn is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 59m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Nairn bus arrive?

Preston to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Nairn train arrive?

Preston to Nairn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Nairn?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Nairn is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Preston to Nairn.

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

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Where can I stay near Nairn?

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Preston to Nairn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 59m
£132–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
8h 50m
£51–147
Drive 334 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Nairncar 334 mi
5h 54m
£82–118
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
4h 50m
£101–240
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Inverness Airporttrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 31m
£142–217
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
9h 55m
£56–114
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Nairn Bus Stationbus
6h 37m
£94–243
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Nairn Bus Stationbus
7h 38m
£117–290

Preston to Nairn by train

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Distance: 388 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Nairn via Haymarket and Inverness in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 8h 50m.

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