What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Elie?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Elie is to bus via Glasgow which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Elie?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Elie is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Elie. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Elie. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Elie?

The distance between Carlisle and Elie is 143 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Elie without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Elie without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Elie?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Carlisle to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Elie bus from?

Carlisle to Elie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Elie train from?

Carlisle to Elie train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Elie?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Elie is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Carlisle to Elie bus arrive?

Carlisle to Elie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Elie train arrive?

Carlisle to Elie train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Elie is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Carlisle to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Elie.

Carlisle to Elie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Elie by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 37m
£44–78
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to High Streetbus X61
6h 27m
£27–40
Drive 135.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Eliecar 135.6 mi
2h 34m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
7h 8m
£29–40

Carlisle to Elie by train and bus

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3h 37mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Elie, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to High Street via Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 6h 27m.

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