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How to get fromRutherglen to Elieby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow Queen Street

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train Edinburgh - Leven
    3h 14m
    £24–57

  2. Drive  69.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rutherglen to Eliecar car 69.5 mi
    1h 26m
    £18–25

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gogarburn A8bus bus 900
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leventrain train Edinburgh - Leven
    3h 41m
    £27–46

  4. Line 267 bus, bus, line 99 bus

    1. Take the bus from Castle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 267
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crichton Street to Bus Stationbus bus 99 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X61
    4h 16m
    £20–31

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train Edinburgh - Leven
    4h 24m
    £36–60

Rutherglen to Elie by train, foot, and bus

Calendar230Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Rutherglen to High Street via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 16m.

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