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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Elie is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Elie. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Elie. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Elie?

The distance between Motherwell and Elie is 78 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Elie without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Motherwell to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Elie bus from?

Motherwell to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Hamilton Road station.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Elie train from?

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

Train or bus from Motherwell to Elie?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Elie is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Motherwell to Elie bus arrive?

Motherwell to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Motherwell to Elie train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Motherwell to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Elie is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Motherwell to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Elie.

Motherwell to Elie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 95 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell 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 47m
£31–56
Drive 64.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Motherwell to Eliecar 64.5 mi
1h 22m
£16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Stationbus 900
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
4h 9m
£25–46
Train, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Primary Schoolbus 95
3h 8m
£28–58
Bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X11 / ...
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 34m
£20–33

Motherwell to Elie by train and bus

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.1 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to High Street via Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 34m.

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