How to get from Edinburgh to Tranent by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Tranent by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Tranent in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. Next, take the 106 bus from Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh station to Police Station, Tranent station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min.

41min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 106106
Walk to Tranent
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
    ID 627070001224
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Haddington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Police Station, Tranent
    ID 627004010050
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tranent
    Walk to
    Tranent
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Tranent by bus

Take one direct bus from Edinburgh to Tranent in Scotland: take the X4 bus from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh station to Police Station, Tranent station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X4X4
Walk to Tranent
Leaves from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200207410
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Tranent
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Police Station, Tranent
    ID 627004010050
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tranent
    Walk to
    Tranent
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Tranent

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tranent, Scotland is approximately 17.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Tranent by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Edinburgh to Tranent by bus

Take one direct bus from Edinburgh to Tranent in Scotland: take the X4 bus from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh station to Police Station, Tranent station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X4X4
Walk to Tranent
Leaves from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200207410
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Tranent
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Police Station, Tranent
    ID 627004010050
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tranent
    Walk to
    Tranent
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tranent?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 106.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Tranent?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line X4.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Tranent?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Tranent?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from North Berwick station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Musselburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Musselburgh station near Tranent in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Tranent by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Tranent in Scotland by train and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Tranent?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the North Berwick station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Tranent?

    Get off the train at the Musselburgh stop, which is closest to Tranent in Scotland.

  • When is the first bus from Edinburgh to Tranent?

    The first bus from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Tranent in Scotland is Tranent - Haymarket. It leaves the Waterloo Place, Edinburgh stop at 08:13.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to Tranent?

    The first train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Tranent in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 07:15.

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