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 - £110 and takes 12h 40m.

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 4h 56m 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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bridge Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

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 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tranent?

The distance between Cardiff and Tranent is 390 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 38m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 38m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tranent bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tranent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 38m
£69–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 40m
£35–106
Drive 364.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tranentcar 364.1 mi
7h 16m
£88–127
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
4h 56m
£57–135
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 17m
£55–543
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
8h 36m
£63–225
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 45m
£58–133
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
5h 54m
£63–201
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
£48–209

Cardiff to Tranent by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 388.2 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bridge Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 12h 40m.

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