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 £18 - £27 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 £18 - £27.

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 Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

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 Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Elie?

The distance between East Kilbride and Elie is 100 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 3h 36m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m 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 Whitemoss Roundabout station.

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

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

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Elie?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Elie is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 18 bus and bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 33m.

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 1126+ hotels available in Elie.

East Kilbride to Elie - 4 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 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 Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 36m
£27–63
Drive 73.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Eliecar 73.1 mi
1h 29m
£19–27
Line 18 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Streetbus 18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 33m
£24–47
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 34m
£33–53

East Kilbride to Elie by train, foot, and bus

230Weekly Services

3h 36mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.2 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to High Street via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 33m.

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