The average bus between Rutherglen and Elie takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 1m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rutherglen to Elie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Rutherglen and Elie. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Elie at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rutherglen to Elie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Elie. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Elie station via Seagate Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Rutherglen to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Rutherglen to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Rutherglen and Elie is 95.5 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Street to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 57m.