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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Elie is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Helensburgh and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Elie. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at High Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Helensburgh and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Elie. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Elie?

The distance between Helensburgh and Elie is 107 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Elie without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Helensburgh to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Elie bus from?

Helensburgh to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Elie train from?

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

Train or bus from Helensburgh to Elie?

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Elie is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus and line 99 bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Helensburgh to Elie bus arrive?

Helensburgh to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Shopping Centre Entrance station.

Where does the Helensburgh to Elie train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Helensburgh to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Elie is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Helensburgh to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Elie.

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There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Elie by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 51m
£41–67
Drive 86.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Helensburgh to Eliecar 86.6 mi
1h 58m
£22–32
Line 206 bus, bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus 206
2. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
4. Take the bus from Crichton Street to Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
5h 47m
£26–39

Helensburgh to Elie by train and bus

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.6 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to High Street via Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to High Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 47m.

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