The average train between Airdrie and Tranent takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Airdrie to Tranent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Airdrie and Tranent. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Airdrie is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Tranent at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Airdrie station and arriving at Tranent station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Airdrie to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Airdrie station.
Airdrie to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestonpans station.
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The distance between Airdrie and Tranent is 64.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Airdrie to Prestonpans via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 42m.