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 £30 - £60 and takes 6h 23m.

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 57m 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 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Tranent?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

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 8m and costs £65 - £110.

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.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Tranent train from?

Manchester to Tranent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly 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 £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h.

Where does the Manchester to Tranent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Tranent train arrive?

Manchester to Tranent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Tranent?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Tranent is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Manchester to Tranent.

Where can I stay near Tranent?

There are 2633+ hotels available in Tranent.

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Tranent by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 8m
£69–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 23m
£34–56
Drive 207.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Tranentcar 207.4 mi
3h 57m
£52–75
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h
£61–162
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m
£78–134
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 30m
£72–170

Manchester to Tranent by train and bus

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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 £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 23m.

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