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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Tranent is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Tranent is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Tranent?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Tranent?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Prestonpans via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Tranent?

The distance between Manchester and Tranent is 231 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Tranent without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Manchester to Tranent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Tranent bus from?

Manchester to Tranent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Tranent train from?

Manchester to Tranent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Tranent?

The best way to get from Manchester to Tranent is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to Tranent bus arrive?

Manchester to Tranent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Tranent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Tranent?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Tranent is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Manchester to Tranent.

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

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Where can I stay near Tranent?

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Manchester to Tranent - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Tranent by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 5m
£68–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 29m
£35–57
Drive 207.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Tranentcar 207.6 mi
3h 56m
£52–74
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 40m
£66–162
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 24m
£73–123
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 55m
£77–207
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 30m
£70–174
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 20m
£66–179

Manchester to Tranent by train

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bridge Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 29m.

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