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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Elie is to bus and line 99 bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Elie is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Elie. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at High Street via Park and Ride, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Inverness to Elie?

The distance between Inverness and Elie is 151 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Elie without a car is to train via Perth which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Inverness to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Elie bus from?

Inverness to Elie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Inverness to Elie?

The best way to get from Inverness to Elie is to train via Perth which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Inverness to Elie bus arrive?

Inverness to Elie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Elie is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Inverness to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 2685+ hotels available in Elie.

Inverness to Elie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 99 bus, and car

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

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Train via Perth
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 48m
£53–136
Bus, line 99 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Crichton Street to Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
5h 16m
£16–33
Drive 147 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Eliecar 147 mi
2h 43m
£36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus M90
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 787
5h 18m
£20–39
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Cupartrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 41m
£30–74

Inverness to Elie by bus

230Weekly Buses

5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.2 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to High Street via Park and Ride, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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