The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to St Andrews
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
50 km
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 $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 35 trains that leave Edinburgh for St Andrews on Fri, May 22, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest trains will take 56 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.
C0197110:31 AM1h00Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:31 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$131One-way0 transfers
G802162:32 PM1h00Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:32 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$131One-way0 transfers
N281066:36 PM1h04Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:40 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$131One-way0 transfers
C019438:34 PM1h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:35 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$131One-way0 transfers
G010696:14 PM1h04Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:18 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$131One-way0 transfers
C1463211:30 AM0h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:23 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$161One-way0 transfers
C146289:30 AM0h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:24 AMLeuchars station (LEU)$301One-way0 transfers
C146477:31 PM0h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:26 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$161One-way0 transfers
C146393:30 PM0h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:25 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$301One-way0 transfers
C146414:29 PM0h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:25 PMLeuchars station (LEU)$161One-way0 transfers
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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to St Andrews:
A train is $0.05 (€0.04) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to St Andrews costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
The journey is about 18m faster (1h 7m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $50 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $65 (€53)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to St Andrews train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to St Andrews trains for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C14622 | On time 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h56 | 8:26 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87537 | On time 7:58 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h09 | 9:07 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14626 | On time 8:31 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h58 | 9:29 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87544 | On time 9:01 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h08 | 10:09 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14628 | On time 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h54 | 10:24 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87552 | On time 9:57 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h10 | 11:07 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01971 | On time 10:31 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h00 | 11:31 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87561 | On time 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h06 | 12:06 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14632 | On time 11:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 12:23 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87570 | On time 11:58 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h10 | 1:08 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87580 | On time 12:58 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h09 | 2:07 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14635 | On time 1:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h58 | 2:26 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87590 | On time 1:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h14 | 3:13 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80216 | On time 2:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h00 | 3:32 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87595 | On time 3:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h09 | 4:09 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14639 | On time 3:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h55 | 4:25 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87524 | On time 4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h07 | 5:07 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14641 | On time 4:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h56 | 5:25 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87532 | On time 4:57 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h19 | 6:16 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14644 | On time 5:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h03 | 6:33 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87540 | On time 5:46 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h17 | 7:03 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01069 | On time 6:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h04 | 7:18 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N28106 | On time 6:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h04 | 7:40 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87545 | On time 6:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h12 | 8:11 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14647 | On time 7:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h55 | 8:26 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14703 | On time 7:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h07 | 9:06 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01943 | On time 8:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h01 | 9:35 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87563 | On time 9:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h06 | 10:06 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87044 | On time 9:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h59 | 10:28 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87573 | On time 10:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h11 | 11:11 PM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87582 | On time 11:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h26 | 12:26 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 22 | |||||
C14620 | 5:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h04 | 6:34 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87522 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h11 | 7:11 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14575 | 6:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h56 | 7:26 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87530 | 6:55 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h11 | 8:06 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to St Andrews
Trains from Edinburgh to St Andrews run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry from Edinburgh to St Andrews trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Edinburgh and St Andrews from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to St Andrews
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to St Andrews by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Andrews, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to St Andrews
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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