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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Elie is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Elie. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at High Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Elie. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Leven via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Elie?

The distance between Galashiels and Elie is 76 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to Elie without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £28 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Galashiels to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Elie bus from?

Galashiels to Elie bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Elie train from?

Galashiels to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from Galashiels to Elie?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Elie is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Galashiels to Elie bus arrive?

Galashiels to Elie bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Galashiels to Elie train arrive?

Galashiels to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Galashiels to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Elie is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Galashiels to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Elie.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 2m
£29–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
4h 36m
£19–26
Drive 78.1 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Eliecar 78.1 mi
1h 43m
£20–29
Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
5h 9m
£20–28

Galashiels to Elie by train and bus

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3h 2mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.6 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to High Street via Edinburgh Waverley, Leven, and Bus Station in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to High Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 36m.

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