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 £26 - £60 and takes 7h 17m.

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 54m 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 Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Tranent?

The distance between Manchester and Tranent is 233 miles. The road distance is 208.6 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 10m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 10m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Manchester to Tranent bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Tranent?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Tranent is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Manchester to Tranent.

Where can I stay near Tranent?

There are 2288+ 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 Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 10m
£30–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
7h 17m
£27–55
Drive 207.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Tranentcar 207.4 mi
3h 54m
£51–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 29m
£67–172
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m
£35–132
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 11m
£72–219
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 36m
£61–239

Manchester to Tranent by train and bus

52Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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 £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 7h 17m.

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