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 £28 - £65 and takes 7h 58m.

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 32m 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 7h 58m.

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 29m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 29m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 58m.

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 32m to drive from Manchester to Elie.

Where can I stay near Elie?

There are 2682+ 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 Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£37–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
7h 58m
£28–65
Drive 254.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Eliecar 254.1 mi
4h 32m
£62–89
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, line 95 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus
6h 23m
£70–185
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Drive from North Berwick to Eliecar
6h 2m
£55–146
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
8h 25m
£114–369
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus
6h 29m
£60–252
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 99 bus, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus
7h 17m
£84–266
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
7h 42m
£51–274

Manchester to Elie by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.9 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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 £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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