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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to St Andrews

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

$38

Average price

$38

Fastest journey

1 h 17 m

Average duration

1 h 23 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to St Andrews will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to St Andrews without transferring at least once.

ScotRailY65933 · SR950700
08:31AM1h20
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:51AMSt Andrews
$381One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY66469 · SR950300
09:01AM1h28
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
10:29AMSt Andrews
$381One-way
1 transfer
LNERY23476+ScotRailSR949400
10:28AM1h22
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:50AMSt Andrews
$381One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY66486 · SR949000
11:00AM1h26
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:26PMSt Andrews
$381One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY66477 · SR949600
09:57AM1h35
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:32AMSt Andrews
$381One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to St Andrews

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m.

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€29

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Cheapest

€30

Average price

1h 56m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 44m

Average duration

2h 14m

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Edinburgh to St Andrews train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, June 24
Last updated at 1:49 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
scotrailY65933 · SR950700
On time
7:31 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h20
8:51 AM St Andrews
1 transfer
scotrailY66469 · SR950300
On time
8:01 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h28
9:29 AM St Andrews
1 transfer
scotrailY65940 · SR950100
On time
8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h17
9:47 AM St Andrews
1 transfer
scotrailY66477 · SR949600
On time
8:57 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h35
10:32 AM St Andrews
1 transfer
london_north_eastern_railwayY23476+scotrailSR949400
On time
9:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h22
10:50 AM St Andrews
1 transfer
scotrailY66486 · SR949000
On time
10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h26
11:26 AM St Andrews
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Edinburgh to St Andrews?

The best time to book your train from Edinburgh to St Andrews is 4 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Edinburgh to St Andrews route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to St Andrews per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Edinburgh to St Andrews.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to St Andrews

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Trains from Edinburgh to St Andrews run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
30 miles (49 km)
Average train duration
1h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
$15 (€12)
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
58m
First train
05:30
Last train
23:01
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: ScotRail, East Coast and CrossCountry from Edinburgh to St Andrews trains

Buy your official ScotRail, East Coast and CrossCountry train tickets to St Andrews from Edinburgh from $23 (€18) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

ScotRail from Edinburgh to St Andrews train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 12 min
  • Cheapest Price: $26

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