The average bus between Hamilton and Tranent takes 3h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hamilton to Tranent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Hamilton and Tranent. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Tranent at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Tranent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Tranent station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Hamilton to Tranent bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Tranent bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Bridge Street station.
The distance between Hamilton and Tranent is 70.2 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 46m.