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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Elie is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Elie. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Elie. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Elie?

The distance between Hamilton and Elie is 78 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Elie without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Hamilton to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Elie bus from?

Hamilton to Elie bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Elie train from?

Hamilton to Elie train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Elie?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Elie is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Hamilton to Elie bus arrive?

Hamilton to Elie bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Elie train arrive?

Hamilton to Elie train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Elie is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Hamilton to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1137+ hotels available in Elie.

Hamilton to Elie - 5 ways to travel via train, line 211 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Elie by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
2h 38m
£30–49
Drive 67.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Eliecar 67.4 mi
1h 28m
£17–25
Line 211 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus 211
2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Stationbus 900
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4h 2m
£26–43
Train via Leechlee Road
1. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
4h 7m
£32–52
Bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Crichton Street to Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
4h 13m
£19–29

Hamilton to Elie by train and bus

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.1 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to High Street via Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 13m.

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