There are 4 ways to get from Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonpansEdinburgh - North Berwick / ...
41 min£5–6Drive 10.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent10.1 mi
19 min£3–4Line 2 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Commonwealth Pool to Milton Link2
- Take the bus from Milton Link to Elder CourtX4
1h 5m£4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent10.1 mi
19 min£30–40
Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Commonwealth Pool and arriving at Elder Court via Milton Link. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Prestonpans. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Pollock Halls of Residence and Tranent is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £6.
The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpans takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Commonwealth Pool station.
Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent is to train which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 2 bus and bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Pollock Halls of Residence, Scotland and Tranent, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpans hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pollock Halls of Residence to Elder Court via Commonwealth Pool and Milton Link in around 1h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpans
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Commonwealth Pool to Milton Link
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- hello@eastcoastbuses.co.uk
- Website
- eastcoastbuses.co.uk
Bus from Milton Link to Elder Court
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- East Coast Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Milton Link station.
Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestonpans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Pollock Halls of Residence to Tranent.
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