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How to get fromElgin to Methilby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Methil by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 46 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Cupartrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to National Courtbus bus 46
    4h 58m
    £64–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Courtbus bus 46
    6h 12m
    £20–34

  3. Drive  138 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Methilcar car 138 mi
    2h 52m
    £34–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldytrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 28m
    £53–120

  5. Bus via Elgin station

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to National Courtbus bus 46
    6h 27m
    £24–35

Elgin to Methil by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to National Court via Union Square Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Leven via Aberdeen and Kirkcaldy in around 5h 28m.

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