What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at High Street via Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie?

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Elie is 97 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 3h 5m and costs £28 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie bus from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Terminal Building station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie train from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 3h 5m and costs £28 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie bus arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie train arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1180+ hotels available in Elie.

Can I share a ride from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Elie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street
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 5m
£29–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Overgatebus Uk091
4h 14m
£18–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gogarburn A8bus 900
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 35m
£29–51
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Elierideshare 76.3 mi
1h 35m
Drive 76.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Eliecar 76.3 mi
1h 35m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 47m
£39–70

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elie by bus and train

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Distance: 96.6 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Elie, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Terminal Building to High Street via Dundas Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Terminal Building to Overgate every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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