What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Tranent?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Tranent is to bus and line 113 bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Tranent?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Tranent is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Tranent?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Tranent?

The distance between Cairnryan and Tranent is 138 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Tranent without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Tranent without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 13m and costs £35 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Tranent?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cairnryan to Tranent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Tranent bus from?

Cairnryan to Tranent bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Tranent bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Tranent bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Tranent?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Tranent is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cairnryan to Tranent.

Where can I stay near Tranent?

There are 2293+ hotels available in Tranent.

Cairnryan to Tranent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 113 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Tranent by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 13m
£36–100
Bus, train via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 49m
£18–46
Drive 130.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Tranent130.5 mi
2h 30m
£33–48
Bus, line 113 bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bridge Street113 / ...
4h 30m
£20–30
Bus, line 113 bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place900
3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Bridge Street113 / ...
4h 32m

Cairnryan to Tranent by bus, foot, and train

54Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Tranent, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 4h 30m.

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