There are 5 ways to get from Rutherglen to Elie by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow Queen Street
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 14m£24–57Drive 69.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutherglen to Eliecar 69.5 mi
1h 26m£18–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gogarburn A8bus 900
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 41m£27–46Line 267 bus, bus, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Castle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 267
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
- Take the bus from Crichton Street to Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
4h 16m£20–31Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
4h 24m£36–60
Rutherglen to Elie by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rutherglen to Elie is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rutherglen to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Elie. However, there are services departing from Castle Street and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutherglen to Elie. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen and arriving at Leven via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Rutherglen and Elie is 92 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rutherglen to Elie without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 3h 14m and costs £24 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Rutherglen to Elie, including transfers.
Rutherglen to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Castle Street station.
Rutherglen to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Rutherglen to Elie is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 3h 14m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 267 bus and bus and line 99 bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 16m.
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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gogarburn A8
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
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Booking & Getting There
Rutherglen to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Rutherglen to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutherglen to Elie is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Rutherglen to Elie.
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