The average train between East Kilbride and Tranent takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride and Tranent. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Tranent at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Tranent. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Tranent station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
East Kilbride to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your East Kilbride to Tranent train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between East Kilbride and Tranent is 78.9 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Prestonpans via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 11m.