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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Elie is to bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Elie?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at High Street. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Elie?

The distance between Edinburgh and Elie is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Elie without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 50m and costs £16 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Elie bus from?

Edinburgh to Elie bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Elie bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Elie bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at High Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Elie is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1142+ hotels available in Elie.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 95 / ...
1h 50m
£16–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to High Streetbus X61
2h 10m
£10–14
Drive 44.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Eliecar 44.2 mi
1h 1m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Elietaxi 44.2 mi
1h 1m
£280–340

Edinburgh to Elie by train and bus

171Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.4 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Queensferry Street to High Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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