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 £23 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.

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 50m 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 3m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Elie?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Elie. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Leven via Perth and Kirkcaldy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Inverness to Elie?

The distance between Inverness and Elie is 170 miles. The road distance is 148.2 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 bus and line 99 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs £23 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Elie train from?

Inverness to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Elie?

The best way to get from Inverness to Elie is to bus and line 99 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Inverness to Elie bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Elie train arrive?

Inverness to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Elie is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Inverness to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 3236+ hotels available in Elie.

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

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

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Bus, line 99 bus
best
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 3m
£23–40
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain Perth - Edinburgh
5h 23m
£56–131
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Eliecar 147.4 mi
2h 50m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus M90
5h 23m
£35–63
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Cupartrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 27m
£92–163

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to High Street via Perth, Kirkcaldy, Leven, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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