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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Elie is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Elie is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Elie?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Elie. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Manchester to Elie?

The distance between Manchester and Elie is 266 miles. The road distance is 255.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Elie without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Manchester to Elie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Elie bus from?

Manchester to Elie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Elie?

The best way to get from Manchester to Elie is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Elie bus arrive?

Manchester to Elie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Elie?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Elie is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Manchester to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 2625+ hotels available in Elie.

Manchester to Elie - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Elie by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 32m
£35–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
8h 53m
£28–63
Drive 254.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Elie254.1 mi
4h 30m
£62–90
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, line 95 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldy
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street
6h 24m
£76–187
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Drive from North Berwick to Elie
6h 1m
£52–146
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rochdale to LeedsWigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to KirkcaldyPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
8h 29m
£95–129
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldy
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street
6h 31m
£70–254
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 99 bus, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundee
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street
6h 55m
£85–276
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
7h 40m
£63–285

Manchester to Elie by train, foot, and bus

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.8 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Elie, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–75 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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