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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Tranent is to bus and line 113 bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Tranent is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Tranent?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Tranent?

The distance between Cairnryan and Tranent is 138 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Tranent without a car is to Bus and train which takes 4h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cairnryan to Tranent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Tranent bus from?

Cairnryan to Tranent bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Tranent bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Tranent bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Tranent?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Tranent is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cairnryan to Tranent.

Where can I stay near Tranent?

There are 2655+ hotels available in Tranent.

Cairnryan to Tranent - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, and line 113 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Tranent by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 8m
Bus, line 113 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Bridge Streetbus 113 / ...
4h 44m
£25–47
Drive 130.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Tranentcar 130.5 mi
2h 31m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
4h 33m
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
5h 48m
£52–93

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Tranent, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bridge Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 4h 33m.

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