There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Nairn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nairntrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 38m£95–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 50m£18–25Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
4h 46m£37–67Drive 162.8 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Nairncar 162.8 mi
3h 8m£41–58
Scotland to Nairn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Nairn is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Nairn is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Nairn Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Nairn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Scotland and Nairn is 245 miles. The road distance is 163.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Nairn without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £95 - £160.
The train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nairn takes 4h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.
Scotland to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Nairn is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station Stance 3, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Nairn, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nairn once daily. Tickets cost £95–160 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nairn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £95–160
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Scotland to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nairn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Nairn is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Scotland to Nairn.
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