What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Elie?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Elie is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Elie?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Elie. However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Elie. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Leven via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Elie?

The distance between East Kilbride and Elie is 98 miles. The road distance is 73.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Elie without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Elie without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Elie?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from East Kilbride to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Elie bus from?

East Kilbride to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from St Brides Church station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Elie train from?

East Kilbride to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Elie?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Elie is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h.

Where does the East Kilbride to Elie bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Elie train arrive?

East Kilbride to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Elie is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from East Kilbride to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1216+ hotels available in Elie.

East Kilbride to Elie - 5 ways to travel via train, line 6 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
4h 8m
£42–81
Drive 73.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Eliecar 73.1 mi
1h 29m
£18–26
Line 6 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Buchanan Streetbus 18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h
£21–36
Line 201 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Gardensidebus 201
2. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4h 36m
£36–65
Line 201 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Bus Stancebus 201
2. Take the bus from Bus Stance to Terminalbus 902
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leventrain
5h 25m
£37–60

East Kilbride to Elie by train and bus

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Elie, Scotland?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to High Street via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Brides Church to High Street via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 5h.

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