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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Elie is to bus via Perth which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

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 Primary School via Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Inverness to Elie?

The distance between Inverness and Elie is 168 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 train via Perth which takes 5h 31m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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 5h 31m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Inverness to Elie bus arrive?

Inverness to Elie bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park & Ride 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 1866+ hotels available in Elie.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Perth
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain Perth - Edinburgh
5h 31m
£47–128
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from South Street to Crichton Streetbus 16 / ...
6h 21m
£21–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus M90
5h 43m
£26–39
Drive 147.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Eliecar 147.3 mi
2h 50m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 34m
£84–149

Inverness to Elie by train and bus

84Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Elie.

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Distance: 167.3 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to High Street via Perth, Kirkcaldy, Leven, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride every 3 hours. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 21m.

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