What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Tranent?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Tranent is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Tranent?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Tranent is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Tranent?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Tranent?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Tranent. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Prestonpans via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Tranent?

The distance between East Kilbride and Tranent is 68 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Tranent without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Tranent without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £15 - £50.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Tranent?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from East Kilbride to Tranent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Tranent bus from?

East Kilbride to Tranent bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Whitemoss Roundabout station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Tranent train from?

East Kilbride to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Tranent?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Tranent is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 18 bus and bus and line 113 bus, which costs £13 - £25 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Tranent bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Tranent bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Tranent train arrive?

East Kilbride to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Tranent?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Tranent is 57 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from East Kilbride to Tranent.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Tranent?

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East Kilbride to Tranent - 5 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 33m
£15–50
Line 18 bus, bus, line 113 bus
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1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Streetbus 18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bridge Streetbus 113 / ...
3h 16m
£14–25
Drive 56.2 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Tranentcar 56.2 mi
59 min
£14–20
Line 201 bus, train, line 113 bus
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Gardensidebus 201
2. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from West Maitland Street to Bridge Streetbus 113 / ...
3h 28m
£19–33
Line 6 bus, bus, line 113 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Bridge Streetbus 113 / ...
3h 36m
£14–24

East Kilbride to Tranent by train and foot

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Tranent, Scotland?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Prestonpans via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Bridge Street via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 3h 16m.

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