What is the cheapest way to get from Tranent to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Tranent to Manchester is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tranent to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Tranent to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Tranent and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Tranent to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Elder Court and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Shandwick Place and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Tranent and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Tranent to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Tranent to Manchester?

The distance between Tranent and Manchester is 232 miles. The road distance is 208.3 miles.

How do I travel from Tranent to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Tranent to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Tranent to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tranent to Manchester bus from?

Tranent to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Tranent to Manchester train from?

Tranent to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Tranent to Manchester?

The best way to get from Tranent to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Tranent to Manchester bus arrive?

Tranent to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Tranent to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tranent to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Tranent to Manchester is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Tranent to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Tranent to Manchester?

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Tranent to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tranent to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 29m
£35–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
7h 56m
£27–52
Drive 207.1 mi
1. Drive from Tranent to Manchester207.1 mi
3h 54m
£52–75
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
5h 49m
£77–180
Line 106 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Princes StreetX6 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesternEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 37m
£34–137
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 41m
£86–229
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 26m
£71–174

Tranent to Manchester by train

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Distance: 230.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Tranent, Scotland and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elder Court to Shudehill Interchange via Shandwick Place and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 56m.

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