- Must visit
The R&A World Golf Museum
Award-winning museum of golf beside the Old Course, with global collections tracing the sport's history, players, and culture.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$6
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$7
Fastest journey on Sep 08
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
1 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 08
25
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aberdeen to St Andrews is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to St Andrews will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 25 buses from Aberdeen to St Andrews, including 25 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct buses cover the 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest buses will take 1 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to St Andrews:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to St Andrews costing on average $19.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 23m by bus vs 1h 47m by car) and save roughly $11 compared to fuel and tolls ($11 vs $23). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to St Andrews buses for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 2:50 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 4:20 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 4:50 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 5:20 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 6:50 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 7:20 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 8:20 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 9:30 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 10:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 10:50 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 11:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 5:50 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 6:50 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 7:20 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 7:50 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 8:50 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 9:50 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 11:15 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 12:50 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1h20 | 1:50 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Aberdeen to St Andrews run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 but you can travel from only $6 by train.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of St Andrews — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect St Andrews trip today.
Award-winning museum of golf beside the Old Course, with global collections tracing the sport's history, players, and culture.
University museum with major natural history, geology, and anthropology displays in a modern setting with rooftop views.
Local history museum in Kinburn Park, featuring changing exhibitions on St Andrews people, culture, and civic heritage.
World-famous links beside the sea, home to the Swilcan Bridge and championship golf; iconic even for non-golfers to walk past.
Sandy beach backed by dunes and views of the town skyline, popular for walks, photography, and its film connection.
Popular clifftop path linking castle, cathedral, and beaches, with excellent views over the North Sea and rocky shore.
Fresh North Sea haddock or cod in crisp batter with chips. A Scottish seaside staple, best enjoyed near the harbour after a windy walk.
Smoked haddock poached in milk, often served with a poached egg. Strongly linked to nearby Fife fishing heritage and east coast breakfasts.
Scotland’s national dish of minced sheep offal, oats, suet, and spices in a casing. Traditional at Burns suppers and widely served in St Andrews.
Popular casual seafood spot by the harbour. Known for fresh fish, shellfish, and classic fish and chips in a relaxed setting.
Refined Scottish fine dining in a historic setting. Known for polished tasting menus, local produce, and a formal atmosphere.
Long-established traditional pub with hearty Scottish fare, local beer, and a lively atmosphere close to the town centre.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining can rise in peak golf season, but cafes and buses are manageable versus larger tourist cities.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if not already added. Round up in cafes and taxis; no tip is expected for counter service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to St Andrews by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Andrews, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aberdeen to St Andrews buses use the Aberdeen, Guild Street to Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and St Andrews bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Aberdeen, Guild Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and small eateries on site.
Wi-Fi is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street. ATMs are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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