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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

    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 37m
    £23–57

  2. Drive  69.5 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to High Streetbus bus X61
    5h 3m
    £19–27

  4. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X61
    5h 6m
    £21–35

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X61
    5h 50m
    £23–48

Rutherglen to Elie by train, foot, and bus

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 5h 3m.

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