Travelling by train from Aberdeen to Nairn

Ready to travel from Aberdeen to Nairn by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Aberdeen and Nairn

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$21.90, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Aberdeen to Nairn daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Nairn on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 27 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:14: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:01: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:14: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:00: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 2 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Aberdeen to Nairn

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 47 minutes, crossing a total distance of 117 kilometres.

Booking Aberdeen to Nairn trains in advance

Booking your Aberdeen to Nairn tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

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Learn more about train travel from Aberdeen to Nairn

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Aberdeen and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Nairn city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Aberdeen to Nairn by train?

The train route from Aberdeen to Nairn covers 117 kilometres.

What is the Aberdeen to Nairn train price?

The lowest price available on this route is AU$21.90. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Aberdeen to Nairn?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Aberdeen to Nairn by train?

The fastest journey is 1 hour and 47 minutes.