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 - £55 and takes 7h 21m.

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 Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

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 £26 - £55 and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 36m.

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 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Manchester to Tranent.

Where can I stay near Tranent?

There are 2347+ 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 Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
7h 21m
£27–50
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Tranent206.9 mi
3h 56m
£51–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 36m
£67–152
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m
£50–132
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 8m
£78–199
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 39m
£65–240

Manchester to Tranent by train and bus

52Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.4 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 £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 7h 21m.

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