There are 5 ways to get from Methil to Elgin by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from National Court to Bus Stationbus 46
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
5h 21m£19–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from National Court to Bus Stationbus 46
- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Dundee - Inverness / ...
5h 29m£57–99Drive 138.2 mi
- Drive from Methil to Elgincar 138.2 mi
2h 52m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 37m£53–121Bus via Elgin station
- Take the bus from National Court to Bus Stationbus 46
- Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus
6h 19m£25–35
Methil to Elgin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Methil to Elgin is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Methil to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Methil to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from National Court and arriving at Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Methil to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Leven and arriving at Elgin via Kirkcaldy and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Methil and Elgin is 160 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.
The best way to get from Methil to Elgin without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Methil to Elgin, including transfers.
Methil to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from National Court station.
Methil to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
The best way to get from Methil to Elgin is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a bus from National Court to Bus Station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leven to Elgin via Kirkcaldy and Aberdeen in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from National Court to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from National Court to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from National Court to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–23
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Methil to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
Methil to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methil to Elgin is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Methil to Elgin.
There are 432+ hotels available in Elgin.