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Outbound fromDurham to Nairn by train
It takes an average of 9h 9m to travel from Durham to Nairn by train, over a distance of around 213 miles (342 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Durham to Nairn and tickets for this journey start from £83.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:29 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | Nairn | |
| Journey time | From 6h 10m | |
| Distance | 213 miles (342 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £83.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Durham to Nairn in 6 hours 10 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Durham to Nairn? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 9 minutes to travel the 213 miles (342 km) from Durham to Nairn by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 8 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail to Nairn. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Durham to Nairn in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £83.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Nairn by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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