Nairn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nairn

With a population of 8,551, Nairn is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

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
S$ 108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 108
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 11 km 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 09m and costs around S$ 215 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 99 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Nairn takes 335 km and will cost you around S$ 61. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about S$ 49 for a journey of 351 km.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km 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 09m and costs around S$ 215 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 99 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Nairn takes 335 km and will cost you around S$ 61. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about S$ 49 for a journey of 351 km.

Airports near Nairn

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (765 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (975 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (122 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,401 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (553 reviews)
GOL
Good (699 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around S$ 171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 292 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 394+
Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 103+
Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 205+
Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 150+
Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
S$ 245+

Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay S$ 2.56 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 S$ 30.64 and S$ 40.86. The most frequently booked car type in Nairn is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.56 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 S$ 30.64 and S$ 40.86. The most frequently booked car type in Nairn is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.