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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Elie is to bus which costs £16 - £23 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Elie. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Elie. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Elie?

The distance between Glasgow and Elie is 88 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Elie without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £22 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Glasgow to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Elie bus from?

Glasgow to Elie bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Elie train from?

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

Train or bus from Glasgow to Elie?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Elie is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £22 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £23 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Glasgow to Elie bus arrive?

Glasgow to Elie bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Glasgow to Elie train arrive?

Glasgow to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Elie is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Glasgow to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Elie.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow 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
2h 49m
£23–55
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
4h 28m
£16–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to High Streetbus X61
3h 49m
£17–23
Drive 67.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Eliecar 67.5 mi
1h 25m
£17–25

Glasgow to Elie by train and bus

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2h 49mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.8 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to High Street via Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to High Street via Park & Ride in around 3h 49m.

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