There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Tranent by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonpansEdinburgh - North Berwick / ...
1h 50m£14–82Bus, line 113 bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes StreetUk090
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Bridge Street113 / ...
3h 2m£12–18Bus, line 113 bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Bridge Street113 / ...
2h 47m£14–21Drive 50.5 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Tranent50.5 mi
57 min£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Tranent50.5 mi
57 min£100–130Line 201 bus, train, line 113 bus
- Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Bank Street201
- Take the train from Airdrie to Haymarket
- Take the bus from West Maitland Street to Bridge Street113 / ...
3h 10m
Hamilton to Tranent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Tranent is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Tranent is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Prestonpans via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Hamilton and Tranent is 46 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Tranent without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £14 - £85.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Hamilton to Tranent, including transfers.
Hamilton to Tranent bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Tranent train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Tranent is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £14 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 113 bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Tranent, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Prestonpans via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 47m.
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpans
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Airdrie to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- hello@eastcoastbuses.co.uk
- Website
- eastcoastbuses.co.uk
Bus from Princes Street to Bridge Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://eastcoastbuses.co.uk/
Bus from West Maitland Street to Bridge Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://eastcoastbuses.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Leechlee Road to Bank Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Tranent bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Princes Street station.
Hamilton to Tranent train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Tranent is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Hamilton to Tranent.
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