Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Tranent travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tranent

With a population of 9,042, Tranent is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tranent to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Tranent

Plane

Although Tranent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 16 miles from Tranent. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Tranent departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Tranent, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Tranent to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Tranent is called Tranent Prestonpans, Lothian, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tranent is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 172 miles from Tranent. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tranent, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Tranent takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Tranent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 16 miles from Tranent. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Tranent departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Tranent, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Tranent to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Tranent is called Tranent Prestonpans, Lothian, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tranent is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 172 miles from Tranent. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tranent, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Tranent takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Tranent

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Tranent

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tranent

Most booked hotels in Tranent

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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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Carberry Tower Mansion House And Estate
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Ravelston House
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Sun Inn
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£88+
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The County Hotel Dalkeith
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Tranent

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Tranent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Tranent is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Tranent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Tranent is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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