The average bus between Elie and Edinburgh takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. There is a bus service every few hours from Elie to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Elie and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Elie is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elie to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Elie to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Elie station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Elie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Primary School station.
Elie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Elie and Edinburgh is 35.4 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from Primary School to Princes Street via Bus Station, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 2h 18m.