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 Primary School via Queensferry Street, Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 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 Lockerbie and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Elie?

The distance between Dumfries and Elie is 130 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 4h 24m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 TransPennine Express, depart from Lockerbie station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Elie?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Elie is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Dumfries to Elie bus arrive?

Dumfries to Elie bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Lothian Road station.

Where does the Dumfries to Elie train arrive?

Dumfries to Elie train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket 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 1127+ hotels available in Elie.

Dumfries to Elie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 95 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Elie by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
4h 24m
£38–63
Drive 115.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Eliecar 115.4 mi
2h 20m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
5h 6m
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4h 27m
£59–103
Bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Lothian Roadbus 101
2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park & Ridebus X59 / ...
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X61
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Primary Schoolbus 95
5h 21m

Dumfries to Elie by bus, foot, and train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from School to High Street via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Primary School via Lothian Road, Queensferry Street, Park & Ride, and Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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