- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 51 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St Andrews to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Andrews to London will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 10 buses that leave St Andrews for London on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 565 km distance in an average of 11 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 12 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $74 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St Andrews to London:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Andrews to London costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Andrews to London costing on average $135 (€110).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $82 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 10h 57m versus 8h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to London buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 11h50 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 11h20 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 11h50 | 6:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 12h20 | 6:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 15h50 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 15h50 | 11:15 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 11h55 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 11h20 | 8:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 13h15 | 8:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 12h45 | 8:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from St Andrews to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 351 miles (565 km) distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 351 miles (565 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 50m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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