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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Elie is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Elie is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Elie. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at High Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Elie. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Leven via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Elie?

The distance between Dumfries and Elie is 176 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Elie without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Dumfries to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Elie bus from?

Dumfries to Elie bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Court station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Elie train from?

Dumfries to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Elie?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Elie is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Dumfries to Elie bus arrive?

Dumfries to Elie bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Elie train arrive?

Dumfries to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Elie is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Dumfries to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Elie.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
5h 2m
£57–102
Drive 115.4 mi
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1. Drive from Dumfries to Eliecar 115.4 mi
2h 20m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
6h 21m
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to High Streetbus X61
6h 42m
£39–53

Dumfries to Elie by train and bus

101Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Elie, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to High Street via Carlisle, Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to High Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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