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How to get fromMethil to Elginby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Methil to Elgin by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from National Court to Bus Stationbus bus 46
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 14m
    £57–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Court to Bus Stationbus bus 46
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    5h 41m
    £16–23

  3. Drive  138.2 mi

    1. Drive from Methil to Elgincar car 138.2 mi
    2h 52m
    £35–51

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    5h 39m
    £53–121

  5. Bus via Elgin station

    1. Take the bus from National Court to Bus Stationbus bus 46
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus
    5h 42m
    £26–45

Methil to Elgin by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a bus from National Court to Bus Station via Bus Station, Overgate, and Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leven to Elgin via Kirkcaldy and Aberdeen in around 5h 39m.

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