- 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.
Flights from London to St Andrews depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $37 but you can travel from only $33 by bus.
There are 26 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 351 miles (565 km) distance in 1h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 351 miles (565 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 26 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$34
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$354
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 15 m
Flights on Sep 15
56
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London 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 London to St Andrews will cost around $354 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 56 flights from London to St Andrews, including 36 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct flights cover the 565 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 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.
RK 175
RK 1273
RK 330
RK 596
U2601
U2314
BA1466
U2605
BA8714
BA8700Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $278.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$278 Average price | $191 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 London to St Andrews:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Andrews costing on average $191.
A bus is $189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Andrews costing on average $278.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
The table below shows live departures for London to St Andrews flights for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA8712 | 5:20 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1460 | 6:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4231+ LH964 | 6:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LM0626 | 6:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h50 | 8:40 PM Dundee Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2815 | 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8710 | 7:00 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 8:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS338 · OS345 | 7:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h30 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2605 | 7:50 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 9:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8714 | 7:55 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 9:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 330 | 8:20 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h35 | 9:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8718 | 8:25 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 9:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1464 | 8:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 9:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2314 | 9:30 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1466 | 9:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 10:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 8605 | 10:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4233+ LH960 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2104 · SN2063 | 6:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 11:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2483 · LH107 · LH962 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h10 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2483 · LH99 · LH962 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h10 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2483 · LH103 · LH962 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h10 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1436 | 7:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 8:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8700 | 7:00 AM London City Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 175 | 7:10 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h35 | 8:45 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2485 · LH107 · LH962 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h40 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2485 · LH103 · LH962 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h40 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH923 · LH960 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1440 | 7:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2302 | 7:55 AM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2308 | 8:00 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 596 | 8:10 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2808 | 8:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 9:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX317+ LX8290 | 8:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h00 | 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2471 · LH107 · LH962 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h05 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS332 · OS211+ OS7309 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h00 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5657+ LH108 · LH2524 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 7h10 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX461+ LX8290 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 5h30 | 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX431+ LX8290 | 9:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 5h20 | 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH901 · LH962 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h35 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH901 · LH108 · LH2524 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA8702 | 9:45 AM London City Airport | 1h20 | 11:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LM0622 | 9:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h00 | 11:45 AM Dundee Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1442 | 10:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 11:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2473 · LH2524 | 10:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8704 | 11:25 AM London City Airport | 1h20 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4227+ LH962 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
RK 8605 | 12:05 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 1:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2813 | 12:20 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 1:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8756+ BA8984 | 12:25 PM London City Airport | 4h10 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1450 | 1:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2310 | 1:30 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 2:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2601 | 1:55 PM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 3:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8716 | 2:05 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 3:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1454 | 3:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8706 | 3:50 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2812 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1458 | 4:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 5:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1460 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 6:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 London to St Andrews by flight. 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 flight, 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 London to St Andrews flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and St Andrews airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Stansted Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Stansted Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours. ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Stansted Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Stansted Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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