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How to get from Brae to Nairn by bus, ferry and train?

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Brae to Nairn in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line: take the 23 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Nairn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 hr 3 min.

963min
Bus - 2323
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Nairn
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nairn
    115 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nairn
    Walk to
    Nairn
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via 21, NL2 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brae to Nairn in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Nairn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 34 min.

1054min
Bus - 2121
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Nairn
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nairn
    115 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nairn
    Walk to
    Nairn
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brae to Nairn

The distance between Brae, Scotland and Nairn, Scotland is approximately 327.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 963 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brae to Nairn by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brae

Brae is located at Brae, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Leisure Centre, Brae.

Bus stations close to Brae:

  • Leisure Centre, Brae
  • Post Office, Brae
  • Housaquoy, Brae

Public transport stations close to Nairn, Scotland

Nairn is located at Nairn, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Ninian Road, Nairn.

Bus stations close to Nairn:

  • St Ninian Road, Nairn
  • Lochloy Road, Nairn
  • Bank Of Scotland, Nairn

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via 21, NL2 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brae to Nairn in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Nairn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 34 min.

1054min
Bus - 2121
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Nairn
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nairn
    115 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nairn
    Walk to
    Nairn
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brae to Nairn?

    The fastest way takes 963 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line NL2, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brae to Nairn?

    The alternative route takes 1054 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line NL2, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brae and Nairn in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 16 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brae to Nairn in Scotland?

    The 23 bus line goes from Lerwick station near Brae to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one train line till Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station near Nairn in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Brae to Nairn in Scotland by bus, ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Brae and Nairn in Scotland by bus, ferry and train is about 16 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brae to get to Nairn in Scotland?

    Get on the 23 bus from the Lerwick stop near Brae in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brae and Nairn in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station, which is closest to Nairn in Scotland.

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