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. Nairn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
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.
When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 18h 35m.
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 ₹ 13,022 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 11,686 for a 8h 02m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.
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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
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 ₹ 1,336. From Manchester, the ticket costs about ₹ 4,090 for a journey of 523 miles.
Average rates range from around ₹ 9,735 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,529 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. 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.