Nairn travel guide

Nairn Tourism | Nairn Guide

You're Going to Love Nairn

With a population of 8,551, Nairn is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nairn to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Nairn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and Afternoon Tea at Muthu Newton Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in November
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in November
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nairn in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairn, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Nairn

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by LNER. The train journey from Nairn to Manchester takes 7h 04m and costs around $259 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $233 for a 8h 02m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 225 miles and will cost you around $27. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 523 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by LNER. The train journey from Nairn to Manchester takes 7h 04m and costs around $259 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $233 for a 8h 02m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 225 miles and will cost you around $27. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 523 miles.

Airports near Nairn

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
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Qatar Airways
Good (2,472 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
GOL
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $349 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $3.09 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.07 and $49.43. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.09 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.07 and $49.43. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.