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How to get from Muirkirk to Nairn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Muirkirk to Nairn in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 42 bus from Bridge Street, Muirkirk station to Bus Station , Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X77 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Nairn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 14 min.

494min
Bus - 4242
Bus - X77X77
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Nairn
Leaves from Bridge Street, Muirkirk
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Muirkirk
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Ayr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190691
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190688
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X77X77
    Wait for bus
    X77
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nairn
    278 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nairn
    Walk to
    Nairn
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 42, 4 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Muirkirk to Nairn in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 42 bus from Bridge Street, Muirkirk station to Bus Station , Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Nairn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 14 min.

554min
Bus - 4242
Bus - 44
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Nairn
Leaves from Bridge Street, Muirkirk
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Muirkirk
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Ayr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190691
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190687
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West George Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609011
    128 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nairn
    278 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 Muirkirk to Nairn
The distance between Muirkirk, Scotland and Nairn, Scotland is approximately 313.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 494 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Muirkirk to Nairn by bus 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 Muirkirk

Muirkirk is located at Muirkirk, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bridge Street, Muirkirk.

Bus stations close to Muirkirk:

  • Bridge Street, Muirkirk
  • Carruthers Park, Muirkirk
  • Cairn View, Muirkirk
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 and train via 42, 4 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Muirkirk to Nairn in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 42 bus from Bridge Street, Muirkirk station to Bus Station , Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Nairn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 14 min.

554min
Bus - 4242
Bus - 44
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Nairn
Leaves from Bridge Street, Muirkirk
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Muirkirk
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Ayr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190691
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190687
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West George Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609011
    128 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nairn
    278 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 Muirkirk to Nairn?

    The fastest way takes 494 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line X77, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 554 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 4, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 14 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from Ayr station near Muirkirk to Bus Station , Ayr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bus Station , Ayr station near Nairn in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Muirkirk and Nairn in Scotland by bus and train is about 8 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the Ayr stop near Muirkirk in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station , Ayr station, which is closest to Nairn in Scotland.

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