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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Tranent is to bus which costs £21 - £60 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Tranent is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Tranent?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bridge Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Manchester to Tranent?

The distance between Manchester and Tranent is 233 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Tranent without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Manchester to Tranent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Tranent bus from?

Manchester to Tranent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Tranent?

The best way to get from Manchester to Tranent is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Manchester to Tranent bus arrive?

Manchester to Tranent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Tranent?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Tranent is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Manchester to Tranent.

Where can I stay near Tranent?

There are 2307+ hotels available in Tranent.

Manchester to Tranent - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Tranent by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 8m
£32–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
7h 2m
£22–57
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Tranent206.9 mi
3h 56m
£52–75
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 27m
£76–177
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
8h 1m
£24–88
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 6m
£87–224
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 26m
£70–203

Manchester to Tranent by train and bus

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4h 8mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.5 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Tranent, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bridge Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 7h 2m.

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