There are 4 ways to get from Tranent to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 24m£7–61Bus via George Street
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
5h 11m£4–48Bus
- Take the bus from Elder Court to Shandwick Placebus X4
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
4h 8m£22–30Drive 130.4 mi
- Drive from Tranent to Aberdeencar 130.4 mi
2h 36m£31–45
Tranent to Aberdeen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tranent to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tranent to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tranent to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Elder Court and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Tranent to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Tranent and Aberdeen is 138 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tranent to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £6 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Tranent to Aberdeen, including transfers.
Tranent to Aberdeen bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Elder Court station.
Tranent to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Tranent to Aberdeen is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £6 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Tranent, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–55 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elder Court to Union Square Bus Station via Shandwick Place and Queensferry Street in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–25
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £2–3
- Sleeper Seat
- £2–4
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £30–35
- hello@eastcoastbuses.co.uk
- Website
- eastcoastbuses.co.uk
Bus from Elder Court to Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://eastcoastbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Tranent to Aberdeen bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Shandwick Place station.
Tranent to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tranent to Aberdeen is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Tranent to Aberdeen.
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