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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Elie is to bus and line 95 bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Elie is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Elie. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Primary School via Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Elie?

The distance between Edinburgh and Elie is 47 miles. The road distance is 44.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Elie without a car is to train and line 95 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Elie bus from?

Edinburgh to Elie bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Elie bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Elie bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Elie is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Elie.

Edinburgh to Elie - 4 ways to travel via train, line 95 bus, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Elie by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 95 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 95 / ...
1h 53m
£18–32
Bus, line 95 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X61
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Primary Schoolbus 95
3h 1m
£8–15
Drive 44.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Eliecar 44.2 mi
1h 1m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Elietaxi 44.2 mi
1h 1m
£130–160

Edinburgh to Elie by train and bus

223Weekly Services

1h 53mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.6 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Primary School via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, and Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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