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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tranent is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 13h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tranent is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tranent?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bridge Street via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Tranent?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Prestonpans via Crewe and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tranent?

The distance between Cardiff and Tranent is 391 miles. The road distance is 366.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tranent without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 39m and costs £85 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Cardiff to Tranent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tranent bus from?

Cardiff to Tranent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tranent train from?

Cardiff to Tranent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Tranent?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tranent is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 39m and costs £85 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tranent bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tranent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Tranent train arrive?

Cardiff to Tranent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Tranent?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Tranent is 366 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Tranent.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Tranent?

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Where can I stay near Tranent?

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Cardiff to Tranent - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Tranent by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 39m
£85–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 18m
£35–114
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 24m
Drive 364.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tranentcar 364.1 mi
7h 16m
£89–129
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 3m
£56–138
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 15m
£55–366
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 43m
£62–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 1m
£67–195
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 15m
£56–217

Cardiff to Tranent by train

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Distance: 388.2 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tranent, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Prestonpans via Crewe and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bridge Street via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 12h 24m.

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