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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Tranent is to bus and line 113 bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Tranent is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Tranent?

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 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Tranent?

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 45m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Tranent?

The distance between Hamilton and Tranent is 53 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Tranent without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £14 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Hamilton to Tranent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Tranent bus from?

Hamilton to Tranent bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Tranent train from?

Hamilton to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Tranent?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Tranent is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £14 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 113 bus via Waterloo Place, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Hamilton to Tranent bus arrive?

Hamilton to Tranent bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1.

Where does the Hamilton to Tranent train arrive?

Hamilton to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Tranent?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Tranent is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Hamilton to Tranent.

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

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Hamilton to Tranent - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 113 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Tranent by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 45m
£14–81
Bus, line 113 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bridge Streetbus 113 / ...
3h 1m
£9–14
Bus, line 113 bus via Waterloo Place
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1bus megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Bridge Streetbus 113 / ...
2h 59m
£14–20
Drive 50.5 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Tranentcar 50.5 mi
57 min
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Tranenttaxi 50.5 mi
57 min
£100–130
Line 266 bus, train, line 113 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shotts Stationbus 266
2. Take the train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Bridge Streetbus 113 / ...
3h 12m

Hamilton to Tranent by train

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49, Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1, and Waterloo Place in around 2h 59m.

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